Order Picker Operator (Stand-Up Cherry Picker)

Designer Brands; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Brands is seeking a Power Equipment Operator to efficiently transport, deliver, and retrieve merchandise across the distribution center. This role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in non-climate-controlled conditions.

The position runs Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm and involves loading/unloading, shuttling pallets, scanning with RF Gun, and maintaining accurate logs. You must be able to move between departments as needed and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass power equipment certification tests.
• Experience with warehouse material handling preferred.
• Ability to read and follow directives and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads merchandise from trailers and departments with proper carton counts.
• Shuttles, retrieves, and delivers pallets to designated areas per pick lists.
• Scans merchandise into locations via RF Gun and maintains logs.
• Ensures there is no overhang or damaged goods; maintains a clean, safe workspace.
• Operates pallet jacks, conveyors and manual equipment safely as needed.
• Adapts to other departments per needs of the facility and company.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading numbers

Math skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Gun

RF scanner

WMS functions

Job description

General Summary:

A Power Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient transportation, delivery, and retrieval of merchandise to various locations throughout the distribution center. This role may require standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50lbs and working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads merchandise from trailers and departments insuring proper carton count.
• Shuttles, retrieves, and delivers pallets to designated areas according to pick lists.
• Transport empty pallets to designated areas.
• Scans merchandise into locations via the RF Gun.
• Insures there is no overhang of merchandise.
• Insures there are no broken and/or damaged goods.
• Occasional shrink wrap of cartons.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Communicates problems/concerns to the Lead and/or Area Manager.
• Maintains an accurate power equipment log.
• Attentiveness to pedestrian/equipment traffic.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must move to other departments based on the needs of the department, facility, and company.

Required Skills

• Complete up to 8 hours of training on power equipment.
• Must pass written and driving tests for power equipment certification.
• Excellent hand and eye coordination skills.
• Must be capable of operating steering, hand, and foot controls simultaneously.
• Ability to read and recognize applicable numbers and directives.
• Ability to recognize applicable numbers and directives
• Ability to read, recognize, & follow applicable numbers/directives (verbal/written), including safety rules, operating instructions, racking locations, & procedural documents
• Able to follow policies & procedures that are written/verbally provided.
• Understand basic math skills to ensure inventory & order processing accuracy (Count, add, subtract, etc. numbers)
• Ability to perform duties independently, & as part of a team, with minimal supervision or guidance
• Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time & sometimes working in extreme temperatures
• Lift & stack cartons onto pallets and conveyors using proper lifting & operating procedures
• Safely utilize manually operated equipment (i.e. pallet jack, rolling conveyor, pick cart, totes, hand truck) to transport cartons or other items by means of pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying

Experience

• 1+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or fulfillment experience helpful but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an automated conveyor-based operation
• Stand up power equipment experience preferred
• Experience with computer/barcode driven inventory management systems
• Prior knowledge of WMS functions
• Skilled using a RF scanner

Education

High School diploma or equivalent