DC Equipment Operator

Hot Topic; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hot Topic in California is hiring an Equipment Operator for our Distribution Center in Riverside. The role focuses on moving merchandise through the DC and operating material handling equipment, including order pickers, reach trucks, and forklifts.

You’ll stock new merchandise and follow all safety and policy guidelines. We offer second shift hours (Mon-Fri, 12:30pm-9:00pm) with peak-season adjustments and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment.
• Desire and ability to be certified (in house) on all company power equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred.
• Consent to receive text messages from Hot Topic, Inc. regarding job applications.

Responsibilities

• Transport product throughout the distribution center.
• Operate powered material handling equipment (order picker, reach truck, pallet truck, counterbalance forklift).
• Stock new merchandise as received.
• Follow company policies including safety and cleanliness.
• Report changes to supervisor and follow departmental procedures.
• Work in a climate-controlled building with break room and music.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Transport goods

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Order picker

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

Join the coolest DC in California! Our Distribution Center is a critical part of our business. As an Equipment Operator, you’ll work to ensure that merchandise gets to where it needs to be in the distribution center. Like Harry Potter, you’re creating the magic that gets our product in the hands of our customer.

We are currently hiring for these shifts:

2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, 12:30pm-9:00pm

The specific shift(s) we're hiring for can vary based on our current operational needs. Please note that during peak season, schedules may be adjusted, and overtime could be required. We'll clarify this if you're invited to interview.

Pay range

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Transport product throughout the distribution center.
• Operate powered material handling equipment to include order picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and counterbalance forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stock new merchandise as we receive.
• Stick to all company policies and procedures including safety, cleanliness and code of ethics
• Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor
• Work in a new, climate controlled building with an awesome break room, and overhead music throughout

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
• The desire and ability to be certified (in house) on all company power equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred
• I agree to receive text messages from Hot Topic, Inc. to the telephone number provided above for purposes related to my job application and job recruitment at Hot Topic.

This is what we do to be successful and how we do it.

Since our first store opening in 1989, we've been leading the way in bringing music and pop culture to the masses. We're now at over 600 stores and counting across the U.S. and Canada. Working at our stores means you're taking a huge part in delivering the fandom.

All the (not so) small things

• Benefits are a big deal, and we've got you covered. Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and so much more. Add in employee discounts, PTO, and tuition reimbursement and you're walking away flashing some bling.

• Our HQ is based in the City of Industry, CA in a newly designed, converted warehouse space. We have an open, collaborative work environment (no iron gates. Well...maybe ) with some sweet perks: on-site cafe, fitness center, chiropractor, & masseuse.

We have superpowers. Being invisible isn't one of them.

Come see what's under our cape - check us out on LinkedIn.