Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

WAI Global; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Dynamic Company Events

Opportunities for Advancement

Welcoming Work Environment

Job summary

WAI Distribution Center is seeking an Order Picker to join our outbound operations team. You will pick, verify, pack, manage the queue, and ship orders to meet customer specifications, with proficiency in forklift operation essential for daily tasks.

Responsibilities include reading pick lists and SOPs, using RF devices, ensuring accurate labeling, and maintaining safety standards. We value dependable teamwork and adherence to 5S principles.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to operate an Order Picker PIT Equipment (Reach Truck, Order Picker, Electric Pallet Jacks, etc.)
• Preferred: High School Diploma or an equivalent qualification; 2 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper packing and labeling of items
• Safely and promptly load items onto material handling equipment
• Read and interpret stage plans, pick lists, and SOPs or WI
• Operate material handling equipment including RF devices, label machines, scales, and powered equipment such as forklifts, pickers, or pallet jacks
• Use RF devices to pick and transfer materials to staging areas
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure correct part number and quantity
• Ensure accuracy of Pallet Manifest documentation
• Inspect material handling equipment, structures, or materials for problems or defects
• Mark and/or tag containers with identifying information
• Assist in researching root causes of shipping load discrepancies
• Participate in a collaborative work environment with cross-training
• Comply with safety protocols and participate in ongoing training to ensure a secure environment
• Follow 5S principles daily to optimize workflow and cleanliness
• Undertakes additional responsibilities as directed by management

Skills

Forklift operation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Reading & interpreting documents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Order Picker PIT Equipment

RF devices

Pallet jacks

Forklift

Job description

WAI Distribution Center is at the pinnacle of the automotive parts manufacturing and distribution sector, recognized around the globe for our leadership and innovation. We are eagerly inviting Order Pickers to become part of our vibrant and dynamic team!

Candidates must be able to operate an Order Picker PIT Equipment (Reach Truck, Order Picker, Electric Pallet Jacks, etc.)

Shift Hours: 2nd Shift – 1:45pm-10:15pm

What We Offer

• GenerousBenefits Package: A comprehensive suite of benefits designed for yourhealth, wellness, and security.
• PaidTime Off and Holidays: Enjoy well-deserved breaks with our generousleave policies.
• DynamicCompany Events: Be part of a culture that celebrates success andcamaraderie.
• Opportunitiesfor Advancement: We support your career growth with numerous upwardpaths.
• WelcomingWork Environment: Thrive in a workplace that's not just about work butalso about well-being and community.

Exciting Incentives Await

Enhance your earnings with our fantastic incentives, including a $1000 attendance bonus and a $500 referral bonus. We value your commitment and want to reward it!

Your Role

As an integral part of our outbound operations team, you'll be tasked with picking, verifying, packing, managing the queue, and shipping orders to meet our customer's precise specifications and needs. Proficiency in forklift operation is crucial for this role, as it will be a key tool in ensuring the smooth execution of your duties.

Be a Key Player in Our Success

Joining us as an Order Picker means you're not just taking on a job; you're stepping into a crucial role that impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of our distribution process. We rely on our team to help us maintain the high standards our customers expect from a global leader like WAI.

Education, Experience, & Skills Required

Candidates must be able to operate an Order Picker PIT Equipment (Reach Truck, Order Picker, Electric Pallet Jacks, etc.)

Requirements

• Preferred:High School Diploma or an equivalentqualification; 2 years’ experience oranequivalent combination of education and experience
• Experienceoperating Material Handling Equipment -Forklift, Hand Truck, Pallet Jack,ReachTruck, etc
• Demonstratesstrong problem-solving abilities
• Capableof following instructions and responding tomanagement direction
• Detail-orientedand able to handle multiple taskssimultaneously
• Exhibitsexperience working collaboratively in a teamenvironment
• Hasthe ability to read and interpret variousdocuments, including safetyrules, operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Possesseseffective verbal communication skills

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensureproper packing and labeling of items
• Safelyand promptly load items onto materialhandling equipment
• Readand interpret stage plans, pick lists, andstandard operating procedures(SOPs) or workinstructions (WI)
• Operatematerial handling equipment, including RFdevices, label machines, weightscales, andpowered equipment such as forklifts, pickers, or pallet jacks
• Use RFdevices to pick and transfer materials tostaging areas
• Conductquality inspections to ensure correct partnumber and quantity, followingproceduresfor accurate transfers, transactions, and labeling
• Ensureaccuracy of Pallet Manifest documentation
• Inspectmaterial handling equipment, structures, ormaterials to identify anyproblems ordefects
• Markand/or tag containers with identifyinginformation
• Assistin researching and identifying the rootcause of shipping loaddiscrepancies
• Responsiblefor returning any overages brought toshipping
• Participatein a collaborative work environmentutilizing effective communication andwillingness to cross train to enhance teamproductivity, versatility, andskilldevelopment
• Complywith comprehensive safety protocols andparticipate in ongoing training toensure asecure work environment and maintain a safety-conscious culture
• Followall 5S principles and guidelines daily tooptimize workflow, efficiency,and a cleanwork environment
• Undertakesadditional responsibilities and tasks asdirected by management