Equipment Operator

ALMO CORPORATION; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ALMO CORPORATION seeks an Equipment Operator at the Phoenix Distribution Center responsible for safely operating a forklift, clamp truck, or cherry picker. Key responsibilities include receiving shipments, quality control, order picking, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, good math skills, and forklift certification. Candidates must promote safety and maintain a clean work environment. Join a team that values equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills.
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment efficiently.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Cherry picker

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix Distribution Center - Phoenix, AZ 85043

Position Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a forklift, clamp truck or cherry picker to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Generalist duties.

Responsibilities

• Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trucks or trailers.
• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Maintain the facilitys equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA Standards.
• Maintenance: Perform or assist in aisle and Distribution Center maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operators license may be required
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards

Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Regularly sit on a powered industrial truck
• Frequently lift up to 50lbs and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
• Have a good sense of balance
• Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

Almo is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.