Equipment Operator

ShipBob, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401K Match

Weekly pay with overtime

Job summary

ShipBob, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a careful forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will operate a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety, driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities.

You must be responsible and have solid experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal is to keep products at the right place to maximize efficiency while adhering to safety rules and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and industrial vehicles in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long shifts; safety-conscious and detail-minded.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, or related equipment to move goods.
• Load/unload and stock pallets and shipments within the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper storage of items.
• Follow health and safety regulations and SOPs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand-up/reach trucks

Attention to detail

Job description

As a member of theShipBobTeam, you will...

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset :We champion continuous learning and innovation.You'lltake on real problems,create tangiblesolutions, anddrive results that move the needleforShipBob,our merchants, and for your own professional growth.Ifyou'reready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: AtShipBob,leaders areaccessible;feedback flows in both directions, andeveryone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed.We hold each other tohigh standardsbecause we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: We are results-driven andclear about what that means: ourgoals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects toour mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward.

Compensation: $20.25 - $21.25 per hour

Role Description:

We are looking for a careful forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities.

You must be responsible and have solid experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

What you’ll do:

• Operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, pacer or other machinery used for transporting or shipping goods.
• Load, unload, pack, and unpack stock of product or pallets from incoming vehicles.
• Transport, retrieve and/or relocate stock of product or pallets to workstations or other assigned locations within the warehouse.
• Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
• Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order.
• Identifying damages and reporting shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
• Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• This role includes responsibility for ensuring products are handled, stored, and distributed in a manner that maintains their safety, quality, and legality. Team members are expected to follow all standard operating procedures, report any concerns related to product condition or integrity, support traceability through accurate record-keeping, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and product safety awareness.
• Other duties/responsibilities as necessary.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Demonstrated experience in stand-up/reach, order/cherry/stock picker, pallet rider (walkie/EPJ), stand-up counterbalance/pacer and JOEY.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Excellent physical condition and coordination : ability to lift up to 50lbs without restriction, stand between 8-12 hours per day (depending on shift), and perform a variety of roles that include pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Valid certificate to operate forklifts.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• Weekly paycheck with paid overtime eligibility

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

About You:

Building the world’s leadingfull-stack fulfillment platformischallengingwork. The problems we solve are complex, the pace is fast, and the bar is high.That meansShipBob’senvironmentisn’tthe rightfit for everyone, andthat’sokay.If you are ready to take ownership,push boundaries, andgrow alongside a team that genuinely supports each other, we would love to hear from you.

ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid-Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best-in-class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in-house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago.

At ShipBob, every full-time employee gets access to our best-in-class AI and productivity tools from Day 1 at no cost. This isn't a pilot or a perk for select teams. It's standard for everyone. We believe innovation isn't owned by one department. Whether you're in Talent, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or Customer Success, we expect you to ask: how can this be done better, faster, or smarter? These tools are our investment in your ability to find those answers.

We may use AI-powered tools during our interview process to support things like notetaking and organizing feedback so our teams can stay focused on getting to know you. These tools help create a more consistent and thoughtful experience. That said, every hiring decision is made by a human.

ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, c ompensation and training.

There is no deadline to apply for this position, as ShipBob accepts applications on an ongoing basis.