Material Operator - Equipment

Hub Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Operator, where you'll play a vital role in the logistics process. This position involves accurate order picking, packing, and operating various forklifts to ensure smooth operations. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values safety and efficiency while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of service, integrity, and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in a fast-paced setting!

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with material operating equipment.
• Ability to follow procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accurate order picking and packing for shipment.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Order Picking

Order Packing

RF Scanner Usage

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Reach Forklift

Cherry Picker

Sit-Down Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

RF Scanner

Job description

The Material Operator, is responsible for the accurate order picking, receiving, put-away, loading, unloading and/or shipping of product to meet company standards including safety, security, damage free, and productivity using reach forklift, cherry picker, and or sit-down forklift.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm (weekends if needed)

Pay: $20.25/HR

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for performing some/all of the following material handling activities:

• Order Picking – pick orders for shipment according to instructions on bill of lading or pick sheet and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped in an accurate method.

• Order Packing – pack orders for shipment in a way that reduces the ability for damage to occur in transit.

• Checking – check or count freight for accuracy and/or damages.

• Unloading/Unloading – accurate loading/unloading of product to meet company requirements.

• Operate material handling equipment in a manner which promotes safety and security using safety equipment as required. Charge batteries as needed. Equipment specified including, but not limited to: Electric Pallet Jack/Walkie Rider, Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Standup Forklift, Dock Stocker and/or Sit-Down Forklift.

• Participate in physical inventories and perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and re-packing as needed. Assist with repair pallets and/or clean out trailers if necessary.

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.

• Follow all safety and security regulations and company guidelines.

• Complete all safety training within the specified timeframe, applying all appropriate actions.

• Utilize all tools and equipment as trained to do so, stopping when unsafe, utilizing Hub Group employee’s Stop Work Authority.

• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job. Overtime may be required.

• Honors commitments and the values of Hub Group (Service, Integrity and Innovation).

• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent related experience.

• Previous experience with material operating equipment (minimum 1 year with reach forklift, cherry picker, and sit-down forklift jack)

• Previous experience using RF Scanner and WMS systems preferred.

• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions.

• Ability to read and write legibly.

• Ability to communicate with co-workers, leads, supervisors, and/or manager as to progress in tasks/functions being performed.

• Ability to perform calculations involving adding, counting, subtracting, division and multiplication.

Physical & Work Environment Demands

While performing the duties of this job, Employee will be required to manually lift and stack products that ranges from 5 pounds to 75 pounds. Push carts of material with light to moderate force. Must be capable of sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting, or walking for extended periods of time with moderate to high frequency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work element will be hot in the summer and cold in the winter – this position is not in a temperature-controlled environment. Must be able to work additional hours as needed.