PIT Operator - 1st Shift

Unique Industries, Inc.; Cartersville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking safety-minded material handlers to operate Powered Industrial Truck equipment (PIT Operator) in Blairs, VA. You will contribute to production and maintain pick standards via various powered equipment while supporting department workflow.

The role requires basic math, ability to read instructions, and experience with PIT gear. Training and licensing will be provided to ensure compliance and safety in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience in distribution/manufacturing preferred.
• Must attain and keep current PIT license.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Ability to perform basic math and multi-task.

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.

Skills

PIT Operator

Turret Truck

Reach Truck

Walkie Rider

Sit-down Counterbalance

Order Picker

Reading & Math

Communication

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.