Equipment Operator

Best Choice Products; Bridgeport (IN); On-site; USD 52,348,800 - 70,847,212; Full time

Job summary

Best Choice Products is seeking an Equipment Operator in Indianapolis, IN for a full-time fulfillment center role. You will load, unload, and stack merchandise using material handling equipment and scanners to ensure accurate inventory and locations.

The position requires 1+ year warehouse experience, forklift/pallet jack certification if possible, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Expect 10–12 hour shifts and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience in a warehouse setting.
• Active forklift and/or pallet jack certification is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand freight instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stack merchandise using material handling equipment.
• Separate merchandise for shipment per instructions.
• Maintain product integrity through proper handling.
• Label pallets or cartons correctly.
• Apply shrink-wrap to pallets.
• Transport merchandise to storage locations from receiving.
• Pick products as needed.
• Relocate products within the facility as needed.
• Use a scanner to track inventory and locations.
• Follow policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Scanner usage

Communication

Reading freight instructions

Mathematical skills

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scanner

Job description

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Equipment Operator

Full-Time Indianapolis, IN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1581

Position: Equipment Operator

FSLA Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Pay Rate:$21.50/hr

Scope of the Role

The Equipment Operator is responsible for assisting with overall warehouse operations including but not limited to transporting, loading, unloading, and stacking products to/from pallets, floors, or racks.

Reporting Structure

The Equipment Operator is a member of the Fulfillment Center team and reports to the Fulfillment Center Supervisor/Manager. This position also partners with cross-functional team members across the organization.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stack merchandise onto or from pallets, floor, or racks primarily utilizing Material Handling Equipment, but can also require manual movement as needed.
• Separate merchandise for shipment to warehouse location or according to management’s instructions.
• Maintain integrity of products through proper handling.
• Affix appropriate labels to pallet or carton.
• Apply shrink-wrap to pallets of merchandise.
• Transport merchandise to storage locations from receiving.
• Pick products as needed.
• Relocate product to additional locations as needed.
• Transport merchandise directly to shipping as needed.
• Use a scanner to process merchandise for accurate inventory and location tracking.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience required in a similar role in the warehouse environment.
• Required experience in operating a Forklift and/or pallet jack (active certification is a plus).
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
• Ability to sufficiently read and comprehend freight instructions.
• Possess basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jack.
• Excellent attendance required; must be able to work on a regular and predictable basis or as scheduled due to changes in the business needs and/or during peak season.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions
• Ability to stand on your feet frequently for long periods of time and walk the fulfillment center and around area (10–12-hour shifts may be needed per the business needs).
• Ability to work in warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a continual basis.