Equipment Operator - Days

Arhaus; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $20.65/hr

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K and more

Meal allowance

Job summary

Arhaus is hiring for a distribution center Equipment Operator to operate reach truck/high-level picking equipment and assist with order selection, staging, and inventory control. Responsibilities include RF-based picking, accurate item retrieval, and safe handling of merchandise.

The role requires lifting up to 150 lbs, 1–2 years of equipment experience, and a high school diploma. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with comprehensive benefits and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 150 lbs with or without accommodations.
• High school diploma/GED.
• 1–2 years of experience operating an order picker, cherry picker, reach truck, sit down tow motor, or rider pallet jack.
• Ability to operate equipment at heights up to 35 ft.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Understanding of distribution/warehousing processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick and put away using power mobile material handling equipment (cherry picker/reach truck/high-level picker).
• Use RF gun to select orders and put away product based on system-directed order types.
• Retrieve items for delivery/picking and staging inventory accurately in assigned areas.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by moving product via RF transactions.
• Ensure merchandise integrity during movement from rack to dock, damage-free.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to company standards.

Skills

Lift 150 lbs

RF gun operation

Safety conscious

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Order picker

Cherry picker

Reach truck

Tow motor

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

Arhaus is looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our distribution center team! The reach truck / high-level stock picker is responsible for operating equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Equipment Operator is accountable for exercising care and precision in moving Arhaus products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Arhaus is looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our distribution center team! The reach truck / high-level stock picker is responsible for operating equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Equipment Operator is accountable for exercising care and precision in moving Arhaus products.

Day Shift Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Pick and put away - Operate power mobile material handling equipment (cherry picker/reach truck/high-level picker)
• Use RF gun to select orders and put away product based on system directed order types
• Retrieve all items for delivery / picking and staging inventory accurately in assigned areas
• Inventory - Maintain inventory accuracy levels by moving all product via RF transactions
• Package - Responsible for the integrity of the merchandise in movement from rack to dock damage free
• Safety - Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner based on company safety standards

Requirements

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 150lbs with or without accommodations
• High school diploma/GED
• 1 - 2 years of experience operating an order picker, cherry picker, reach truck, sit down tow motor, or rider pallet jack
• The ability to operate equipment at a height potential of 35 ft.
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Working knowledge of computer programs
• Understanding of general work practices in distribution and/or warehousing, including order picking, packing, and shipping/receiving processes and procedures

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Starting Wages |starting at $20.65/HR
• Employee Sign-On Bonus
• Standard Benefits | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• Career Pathway | Opportunities for Advancement
• On-Site Medical Clinic + Cafeteria | $40 Monthly Meal Allowance
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI Code of Conduct

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision‑making.