Equipment Operator III (Reach Truck)

Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various types of powered industrial equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, order pulling and count merchandise. The Equipment Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.

Essential Responsibilities

• Unload and load product safely and efficiently. Stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage

• Report quality & quantity variances

• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is picked, loaded and shipped

• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets productivity and customer service standards

• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into pick zones, trailer lanes and ultimately trailers

• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, putaway, and load functions, as required

• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

• On a daily basis, perform inspection and report on equipment maintenance and safety issues

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and safety procedures

• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control is maintained

• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure work environment

• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes a clean and safe work environment

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures when performing task

• Adhere to all safe work practices and organizational policies and procedures

Job Experience/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1-3 years minimum level of experience in a similar position

• Demonstrated competency with material handling and radio frequency equipment is required

• Handle boxes up to 70 lbs. with repetitive squatting, bending and twisting

Specific Equipment Requirements

• Reach Truck Certification

Licensing/Certification/Registration

• Powered Industrial Truck Certification

Travel

• 0%

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, lift/move up to 50 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel or crouch.

This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as desired.