Equipment Warehouse Operator

Brookshire Grocery Company; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in grocery retail is seeking a dedicated support technician to assist in store operations. This role involves operating material handling equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a family-owned business that values its partners and provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Stock Ownership

401k Retirement Plan

Incentive Plans

Employee Discounts

Educational Scholarships

Outdoor Recreation Area Access

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related experience required.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and hazardous equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and pallet jacks to load/unload equipment.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in the warehouse.

Skills

Material Handling Equipment

Mathematical Skills

Heavy Machinery Operation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Motorized Pallet Jacks

Job description

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Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a family business based in Tyler, Texas, and currently operates more than 209 stores in four states – Texas, Louisiana,Arkansas, and Oklahoma – with three distribution centers and a corporate office. BGC prides itself on offering its partners one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, paid time off, stock ownership, a 401k retirement plan, incentive plans, employee discounts, educational scholarships, and access to BGC’s 205-acre outdoor recreation area.

Job Summary

Provides support of store equipment and performs support duties in the facilities services group during new builds, remodels, and store closures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and motorized pallet jacks to load/unload equipment.
• Responsible for confirming accuracy of inbound/outbound truckloads through manifests, packing slips, work orders, or related paperwork.
• Dismantles equipment and separates for recycling.
• Responsible for general housekeeping inside and outside of warehouse, parking lot, and storage area.
• Responsible for breakdown and reclamation of refrigeration equipment, cases, condensers, motor room racks, air conditioners, and other specialized equipment.
• Pulls, packs, and ships furniture, office equipment, fixtures, shelving cases, walk-in cooler panels, and other equipment in support of daily store and store merchandising projects.
• Responsible for daily security of warehouse stored assets.
• Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations of government agencies.
• Implements, enforces, and complies with Brookshire Grocery Company policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge with all types material handling equipment.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery/ hazardous equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and productivity.
• Ability to occasionally travel to off-site and out-of-town locations with possible overnight stays.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work on-call and flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver policy.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age required.
• High school Diploma or GED and two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Associate Degree in related field preferred.

Physical Demands

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Occasionally required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel or squat.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or crawl.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment

• Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment.
• Frequently exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently exposed to hot surfaces.
• Frequently exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Frequently exposed to industrial odors, fumes and dust.
• Frequently exposed to heights.
• Occasionally exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
• Occasionally exposed to confined spaces (ex. air vents, crawl spaces).

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug free and alcohol-free environment for its partners and guests. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.