Equipment Operator | 1st shift

SanMar-Internal; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 25,830 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Short and long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

SanMar-Internal in Shakopee, MN is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently locate, pull, and transport products using powered lift equipment. The role requires manual handling of products, processing customer orders, and daily inspections of equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and basic math skills. This position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $18.75 to $26.00, along with paid time off and comprehensive medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of lift operator experience is required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product.
• Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and identify colors

Basic math skills

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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; responsible for checking out equipment and returning it in the same condition daily.
• Follow procedures for proper care and use of equipment, including 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 to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information.
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity.
• 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 a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Available to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Essential days or overtime may be required.

What's Our Offer?

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

Paid Time Off: You will 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.
• 401(k) plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle.
• Short/long-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.

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 power 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. The 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.

As set forth in SanMar-Internal ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.