Equipment Operator

Best Choice Products; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Best Choice Products in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Equipment Operator to support warehouse operations, including loading, unloading, stacking, and moving products using handling equipment. This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Fulfillment Center Supervisor and requires reliable attendance.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, forklift or pallet jack experience, basic math, and good communication. The job offers steady hours in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year experience in a warehouse environment is required.
• Active forklift and/or pallet jack certification is a plus.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend freight instructions.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Able to work in a warehouse with variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stack merchandise onto or from pallets, floor, or racks using handling equipment.
• Separate merchandise for shipment to warehouse location or as directed by management.
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling.
• Affix labels to pallets or cartons.
• 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 to shipping as needed.
• Use a scanner to track inventory and locations.
• Follow company policies and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Clear communication

Reading freight instructions

Basic math

Safety orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Scope of the Role

The Equipment Operator is responsible for assisting with overall warehouse operations, including transporting, loading, unloading, and stacking products to/from pallets, floors, or racks.

Position

Equipment Operator

FSLA Status

Full-time/Non-Exempt

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Pay Rate

$21.50/hr

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 using Material Handling Equipment, with occasional manual handling.
• Separate merchandise for shipment to warehouse location or as directed by management.
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling.
• Affix appropriate labels to pallets or cartons.
• 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+ year’s experience required in a similar role in the warehouse environment.
• Required experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack (active certification is a plus).
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend freight instructions.
• Possess basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack.
• Excellent attendance required; must be able to work on a regular and predictable basis or as scheduled due to changes in business needs and/or during peak season.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with variable noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature variation.
• Ability to stand on your feet frequently for long periods and walk the fulfillment center and surrounding area; 10–12‑hour shifts may be needed per business needs.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a continual basis.