PIT-Certified Equipment Operator I (Warehouse)

Mechanix Wear; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanix Wear, based in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Associate, Operator I to support warehouse operations. The role uses Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) to unload, put-away, pick, pack, and ship orders, ensuring accuracy and safety.

The candidate must be PIT-certified, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and follow warehouse policies. Prior PIT experience and strong attention to detail are valued assets at Mechanix Wear.

Qualifications

• High level of Safety awareness and following all safe operating procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory.
• Power Industrial Truck (PIT) Certified by Mechanix Wear.

Responsibilities

• Certification by Mechanix Wear to operate equipment.
• Daily pre-trip inspections.
• Unloading: Facilitating unloading, separation, and palletization of materials.
• Put-away: Scanning and moving product to destination locations.
• Freight Line Handling: Loading trucks; invoicing orders in ERP and WMS.
• Picking: Selecting items and counting to ensure correct quantities.
• Induction: Sorting and loading product onto robots; using a computer for sorting.
• Closeout: Using RF scanner to complete an order and move to packing.
• Packing / Quality Control: Scanning and labeling; ensuring order accuracy.
• Dock Sorting: Organizing and consolidating orders onto carrier pallets.
• Value Added Service: Applying UPCs and customer-specific requirements.
• Returns: Processing RMAs and assisting with receipt posting in ERP.
• Transfers: Documenting conversions in all systems.
• Inventory Management: Conduct location checks and cycle counts.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring product quality per VPG standards.

Skills

PIT Certified

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Process adherence

Problem solving

Inventory understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four year-degree or equivalent warehousing experience

PIT experience preferred

Tools

ERP

WMS

RF scanner

Job description

Mechanix Wear, based in Kansas City, MO, seeks an Associate, Operator I to support warehouse operations. The role uses Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) to unload, put-away, pick, pack, and ship orders, ensuring accuracy and safety.

The candidate must be PIT-certified, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and follow warehouse policies. Prior PIT experience and strong attention to detail are valued assets at Mechanix Wear.