Equipment Operator | 1pm - 6:30pm

SanMar-Internal; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

SanMar is seeking an Equipment Operator for our DC Warehouse. You will locate product with RF scanning, pull items from storage, and transport materials to departments as needed.

Daily duties include loading/unloading, restocking, picking and packing customer orders, and inspecting equipment. You must follow safety rules and complete the Lift Operator Certification every three years.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels and SKUs.
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered lift equipment with RF unit to scan product movement.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for orders.
• Inspect equipment daily and maintain safety procedures.
• Complete Lift Operator Certification per OSHA guidelines every 3 years.

Skills

Reading labels/colors

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Basic math

Follow directions

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA Lift Certification

Job description

Job Level

Grade T4

Supervisor

No

Level

DC Tier 4

What's the Short Version?

The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product by using a radio frequency (RF) unit, manually pulls product from locations, and transports product to various departments and/or locations. They process a portion of customer orders throughout the production day and restock product into bins.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as assigned using a radio frequency (RF) unit to scan movement of product, identify locations, etc.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily at start of shift; is responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis.
• Follow procedures for proper care and use of equipment, to include keys.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines every three years.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of lift operator experience
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions
• Essential days or overtime may be required

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $18.75 - $26.00 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.