PIT Operator - 1st Shift

Unique Industries; Blairs (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Unique Industries in Blairs, VA seeks safety-minded material handlers to operate PIT equipment and maintain efficient warehouse flow. You will pick, pack, ship, receive, and manage inventory while following SOPs and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to read instructions, and basic math. A current PIT license is preferred or must be obtained. Competitive pay begins at $18 per hour with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Ability to understand written and oral instruction.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist department by selecting product for requested work.
• Troubleshoot problems and relay to Leads or Supervisor.
• Handle picking/packing, shipping, receiving, inventory, and other warehouse duties.
• Complete paperwork for department per SOP.
• Replenish materials to assigned stock zone.
• Maintain professional conduct and constructive relationships.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Basic math

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

PIT license

Tools

Turret Truck

Reach Truck

Walkie Rider

Sit-down Counterbalance

Order Picker

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons.

About Our Opportunity

We seek safety minded material handlers with good dexterity and attention to detail to operate Powered Industrial Truck equipment (PIT Operator) in Blairs, VA. PIT Operators contribute to production and efficient work flow within given department, including maintaining pick standards, for department through use of various powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists department by selecting product for requested work.
• Assists with troubleshooting problems within the work process and relays this information to Leads and/or Supervisor.
• Responsible for picking/packing orders, shipping, receiving, inventory, and performing other general warehouse duties.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for department according to specific SOP.
• Replenishes materials ordered to stock assigned zone.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Demonstrates a commitment to company-wide quality and safety.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Ability to understand written and oral instruction.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through on requested tasks.
• Proficiency operating the following equipment: Turret Truck, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider, Sit-down Counterbalance, Order Picker.
• 1 year prior experience and/or training in the distribution/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must attain and keep current P.I.T license.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use repetitive hand motions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work at heights above 30 feet.

Pay

• We offer competitive pay based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education, training, and geographic location.
• The starting hourly pay rate is $18.00.
• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, the Company’s compensation guidelines, and business needs.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.