Warehouse Equipment Operator

Vertical Cold Storage Llc; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Operator in Dothan, Alabama. This full-time, semi-skilled role involves operating Powered Industrial Vehicles and performing daily warehouse duties with a focus on safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have forklift experience and the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 60 pounds, and work in a team environment. The company offers a competitive wage and benefits package including health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO,

Qualifications

• Warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Prior use of forklift or motorized equipment preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Strong math skills for counting and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (forklift, power jack) to move and stack pallets.
• Perform pre-use inspections and follow safety procedures for equipment upkeep.
• Record inventory movements using hand-held scanners and vehicle-mounted devices.
• Monitor pallet integrity and report issues to supervision.
• Label cases and loads according to customer specifications.
• Wrap, restack, or rearrange pallets as required by job status.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe working environment in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Job description

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Warehouse Equipment Operator

Full Time Semi-Skilled Dothan, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2014

Do you have experience working in a warehouse, specifically operating Powered Industrial Vehicles , or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Warehouse Equipment Operator!

Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage, but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO, referral bonus and more.

Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:

We need you to help us provide top notch service by operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform warehouse duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform job which can typically include forklift and power jack.
• Maintain certifications to use powered equipment through safe work practices and following of procedures.
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, following appropriate operating procedures and requesting repairs.
• Use hand-held scanner and vehicle mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control through proper recording of locations of pallets and/or cases.
• Monitor condition of cases and integrity of pallets. Report substandard or out-of-specification items to Supervision.
• Place labels on cases or loads in accordance with customer specifications.
• Process inventory by stacking, un-stacking, restacking, wrapping, and unwrapping pallets and cases of product according to customer specifications.
• Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
• Complete general housekeeping that includes sweeping and emptying garbage
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Communicate positively and effectively within a Team environment.
• Meet attendance requirements of the position.
• Stretch wrap pallets using either manually or using a powered machine
• Safely perform job duties by maintaining a safe working environment, following safety rules and regulations, being aware of surroundings, not using machines unless trained and other techniques.
• Support assigned duties of the plant supervision to assist in the operations of the facility.
• Other duties to be assigned as business necessitates

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours in a day.
• Effectively handle lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 pounds frequently
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.