Equipment Operator

SanMar-Internal; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k plan with match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

SanMar-Internal is seeking an Equipment Operator for our DC Warehouse. You will operate powered lift equipment with an RF unit, locate and move product, and restock/pick/pack orders across the production day.

Require 1–3 years of lift operator experience, ability to read labels and numbers, and strong attention to detail. Must follow safety guidelines and rotate to other production tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of lift operator experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels and SKUs.
• Basic math skills and accuracy in counting.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered lift equipment with RF unit to scan movements and locate locations.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product.
• Restock, pick and pack product for customer orders.
• Inspect and maintain equipment as part of shift start.
• Follow safety procedures and complete SanMar's Lift Operator Certification every three years.

Skills

RF scanning

Lift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack usage

Job description

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product by using a radio frequency (RF) unit, manually pulls product from locations, and transports product to various departments and/or locations. They process a portion of customer orders throughout the production day and restock product into bins.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as assigned using a radio frequency (RF) unit to scan movement of product, identify locations, etc.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily at start of shift; is responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis.
• Follow procedures for proper care and use of equipment, to include keys.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines every three years.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of lift operator experience
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Essential days or overtime may be required

What's Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

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