Equipment Operator

KION Group; Town of Henrietta (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 is seeking an Equipment Operator to support our warehouse operations. You will operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to move, pick, and count product while following safety protocols.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm with occasional overtime. A high school diploma, 1–2 years of forklift experience, and certification are required, along with strong attention to detail and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of experience operating powered industrial trucks in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• 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.
• Experience with MS Office, Outlook, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to move product throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload materials from trailers and storage areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report 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.
• Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Follow safety protocols, including PPE and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure proper labeling of packages with barcodes, shipping labels, and handling instructions.
• Prepare and verify shipping manifests and documentation for outbound shipments.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Reading packing slips

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

SAP

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. This role will be working Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Occasional overtime may be required.

We offer:

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

Learn More Here : https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

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.
• Conduct 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.
• Ensure proper labeling of packages, including barcodes, shipping labels, and handling instructions.
• Prepare and verify shipping manifests and documentation for outbound shipments.

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.
• Experience with MS Office, Outlook, SAP, and other programs as necessary
• Opportunities for growth within