Equipment Operator

Hot Topic; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hot Topic's Tennessee Distribution Center is hiring an Equipment Operator to move merchandise across the facility using powered equipment, supporting retail replenishment and online order fulfillment.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate power equipment, lifting up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to become in-house certified; previous DC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
• The desire and ability to be certified (in-house) on all company power equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Responsibilities include standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 lbs., and bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive motions while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Transport products throughout the distribution center.
• Operate powered material handling equipment including order picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and counterbalance forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stock new merchandise as we receive it.
• Stick to all company policies and procedures, including safety, cleanliness, and code of ethics
• Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor
• Work in a new, climate-controlled building with an awesome break room and overhead music throughout
• Distribution center environment with moderate to loud noise level.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Operate powered industrial equipment

Attention to safety

Lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Reach truck

Counterbalance forklift

Order picker

Job description

Join the coolest DC in Tennessee! Our Distribution Center keeps our stores stocked and our Ecommerce orders moving. As an Equipment Operator, you'll operate material handling equipment to transport merchandise throughout the facility, supporting both retail replenishment and online order fulfillment. Behind every shipment is your hard work—like Harry Potter, you're creating the magic that gets our products into the hands of our customers.
Pay Range: $18.74hr - $20.24hr
Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as shift will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

Pay range

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Transport products throughout the distribution center.
• Operate powered material handling equipment including order picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and counterbalance forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stock new merchandise as we receive it.
• Stick to all company policies and procedures, including safety, cleanliness, and code of ethics
• Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor
• Work in a new, climate-controlled building with an awesome break room and overhead music throughout
• Distribution center environment with moderate to loud noise level.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
• The desire and ability to be certified (in-house) on all company power equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Responsibilities include standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 lbs., and bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive motions while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• I agree to receive text messages from Hot Topic, Inc. to the telephone number provided above for purposes related to my job application and job recruitment at Hot Topic.

This is what we do to be successful and how we do it.

Since our first store opening in 1989, we've been leading the way in bringing music and pop culture to the masses. We're now at over 600 stores and counting across the U.S. and Canada. Working at our stores means you're taking a huge part in delivering the fandom.

All the (not so) small things

Benefits are a big deal, and we've got you covered. Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and so much more. Add in employee discounts, PTO, and tuition reimbursement and you're walking away flashing some bling.

Our HQ is based in the City of Industry, CA in a newly designed, converted warehouse space. We have an open, collaborative work environment (no iron gates. Well...maybe :) with some sweet perks: on-site cafe, fitness center, chiropractor, & masseuse.

We have superpowers. Being invisible isn't one of them.

Come see what's under our cape - check us out on LinkedIn.