Forklift & Bulk Truck Operator

Black Diamond Equipment; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their warehouse team. This role focuses on operating heavy equipment, particularly forklifts, to manage bulk inventory efficiently. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality. This position offers the chance to engage with a passionate team, contributing to the seamless operation of a distribution center that supports outdoor enthusiasts. If you have experience in a warehouse setting and are eager to be part of a dynamic company culture, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months warehouse experience preferred with heavy equipment operation.
• Must be energetic, self-directed, and proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for inventory management and logistics tasks.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of bulk inventory through cycle counts.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Basic mathematics

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Experience with WMS/ERP

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Monday - Thursday

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM - $18.00/hr (after successfully completing bulk truck training)

At Black Diamond Equipment we are driven by a passion to relentlessly design, engineer, and build the world’s best climbing, skiing, and mountain equipment. Working at Black Diamond Equipment allows for a career that aligns with and integrates the human-powered pursuits that we all live by. Explore a career that aligns with YOUR passions! Black Diamond Equipment is looking for hard-working, like-minded individuals for our warehouse / distribution center team to assist with our bulk department where you'll be operating a forklift on occasion and primarily a bulk truck to store, pick or move bulk quantities of our products.

The DC Bulk Operator operates heavy equipment to pull and replace items in upper storage racking. Responsible for stocking, moving, retrieval, cycle counts and overall inventory accuracy in the DC bulk area. Tasked to communicate with DC Management as needed on equipment maintenance and repair issues. Works within BD ERP and WMS systems.

Requirements

Work Experience:

Preferred:

Six months experience working in a warehouse environment. A minimum of 3-6 months experience operating heavy equipment.

Skills and General Experience:

• Experience operating heavy equipment is a requirement.
• Must be energetic and self-directed.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and conversing in English is required.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.
• Basic problem solving and organizing skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in manual dexterity.
• Prefer experience working within a WMS or ERP programs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
• Company product knowledge and experience in the outdoor industry is helpful but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Licenses:

Valid Driver’s license & clean driving record, forklift operation certification.

Authorized and responsible to continuously improve upon and perform all duties according to BDEL Quality, Safety, and Employee Policies and procedures:

1. Show up on time.
2. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment as outlined by OSHA guidelines as well as within the Black Diamond forklift certification training.
3. Ensure bulk area inventory accuracy and integrity through cycle counts, process monitoring and appropriate systems entries.
4. Meets or exceeds inventory put away or picking times and productivity goals as defined by the DC Management.
5. Responsible for receiving, putting away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping in accordance with DC policies and procedures.
6. Maintain bulk storage areas to optimize storage space.
7. Assist with routine cycle counting and physical inventory counts as directed by Leads or DC Management.
8. Complete maintenance tasks and equipment inspections daily per the defined DC process.
9. Respectful communication with all Black Diamond Equipment employees is required.