Equipment Operator / Order Picker (1st Shift) – Litchfield Park, Arizona

Sweetwater Sound, Inc.; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its Arizona Distribution Center and seeks passionate Equipment Operators. In this dynamic role, you'll thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment, ensuring every package delivers an amazing experience to customers. With a focus on teamwork, detail orientation, and a strong work ethic, you will play a crucial part in the operations of a state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive pay, attendance bonuses, and a supportive culture that celebrates individual differences and fosters growth. If you are ready to join a team that values its members and their contributions, this is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Climate-controlled warehouse

Full medical/dental/vision benefits

Positive working environment

Employee purchases at cost

Emergency loan program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with pallet trucks and forklifts preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to meet productivity rates.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a fast-paced distribution center environment.
• Ensure safe lifting of heavy objects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Dependable with a positive attitude

Team player

Detail oriented

Ability to work under pressure

High integrity & character

Strives for excellence

Passionate about customer experience

Ability to lift heavy objects

Experience with pallet truck and forklifts

OSHA PIT certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Sweetwater, the nation’s #1 online retailer of pro audio & musical instruments, continues to grow our Arizona Distribution Center. This state-of-the-art, 350,000 sq ft facility is responsible for the receiving and shipping of all the amazing gear our customers need to make all their musical dreams come true. We are looking to add new rock-stars to our Distribution Center team who are passionate about creating amazing experiences for each of our customers, every time they open a package from Sweetwater.

We are currently hiring Equipment Operators on the following shifts:

• 1st Shift (8a-4:30p) - Monday-Friday

If you are a self-driven, detail-oriented individual with a strong work history, high work ethic and you are someone who likes working in a fun & fast-paced environment, then we are looking for you!

What skills does the right person have:

• Dependable with a great & positive attitude
• Team player with good communication skills
• Must be someone who obsesses over the details (Detail oriented)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet productivity rates and deadlines
• High integrity & character
• Strives for excellence
• Passionate about creating amazing experiences for both customers and colleagues
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lb.)
• Minimum three years experience with pallet truck/walkie, counter balance/standing dock stocker, counter balance/sitting fork lift, order picker, and reach truck - preferred
• Must be able to pass the OSHA PIT certification course
• Must be able to operate vertical PIT equipment going heights up to 370 inches off the floor comfortably - required

Sweetwater offers competitive pay, attendance bonuses, unique amenities including:

• Comfortable climate-controlled warehouse working environment
• Full medical/dental/vision benefits after 60 days
• A positive working environment where team members are valued and celebrated
• Employee purchases at cost - save big money on your music making! (after 60 days of employment)
• Access to employee emergency loan program (after 60 days of employment)

Please note: You must pass a background check to be considered for employment.

Sweetwater’s culture is one that is built on the creation and celebration of music, which unifies people from all walks of life. Our individual differences make Sweetwater stronger as a company and a better place to work. Having a truly diverse workforce allows us the opportunity to collectively respect, learn and grow from each unique perspective and experience. We have welcomed thousands of employees and families who have joined the Sweetwater team from all over the nation and the world, and we welcome you, too, to find out why we consider a career at Sweetwater the full-time dream.