Equipment Operator

Dematic; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic seeks a skilled Equipment Operator for warehouse operations. You will operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to move, locate, stack, and count products, while loading/unloading and assisting with inventories.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of forklift experience, a valid license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Safety and efficiency are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience operating powered industrial trucks in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Valid certification or license to operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, manifests, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to move/pick product throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload materials from trailers and storage areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance needs.
• Pick, stage, and transport materials according to work orders and inventory systems.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle audits.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and system entries for material movement.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Work ethic

Forklift operation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dematic is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to support our warehouse operations. This role is responsible for operating various types of powered industrial trucks, including reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts, to pick, move, locate, stack, and count product. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

What We Offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic 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, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $20.00 to $25.00 an hour at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Safely operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to move/pick product throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload materials from trailers and storage areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance needs.
• Pick, stage, and transport materials according to work orders and inventory systems.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle audits.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and system entries for material movement.
• cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

What We are Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience operating powered industrial trucks in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Valid certification or license to operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, manifests, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.