Warehouse Equipment Operator

Oriental Trading Co.; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,909,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Shift differential

Performance based incentive

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K matching

Life insurance

Parental leave

Medical and family leave

Paid Time Off

Employee discount

Company events

Job summary

Oriental Trading Co. is hiring an Equipment Operator at our La Vista location, with full-time schedules and a competitive hourly wage up to $22.00.

You will safely operate order picker, forklift, pallet jack and related equipment to move merchandise throughout the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team, adhere to safety guidelines, and contribute to our culture of fun and efficient service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines including warning horns and lights.
• Average reading and counting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs frequently and carry 4 ft distance.
• Able to work in elevated areas up to 28 ft.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate order picker, forklift, pallet jack, turret truck and related equipment to move product throughout the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks
• Check work for quality and accuracy to ensure an amazing customer experience
• Interact with technology like scanners and radios and use screen prompts to follow directions
• Work independently and as part of a team to build on our culture of fun!

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Order picker

Forklift

Pallet jack

Turret truck

Job description

Overview

Earn up to $22.00 per hour as an Equipment Operator at our La Vista (114th & Giles) location. With shift differential and pay-for-performance bonus, you’ll have the opportunity to increase your earnings while safely operating stock picking and forklift equipment at heights of up to 40 feet to replenish merchandise to warehouse locations. Full-time schedules available. Join us and help Make Life More Fun today!

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Detailed Description

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate order picker, forklift, pallet jack, turret truck and related equipment to move product throughout the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks


• Check work for quality and accuracy to ensure an amazing customer experience


• Interact with technology like scanners and radios and use screen prompts to follow directions


• Work independently and as part of a team to build on our culture of fun!

What you need to join the fun:

• Must be at least at least 18 years old


• Ability to follow safety guidelines to include listening for warning horns and observing warning lights


• Average reading and counting skills


• Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend frequently throughout the shift


• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds and carry a 4 foot distance


• Ability to occasionally lift 75 lbs


• Ability to occasionally push and pull totes and rolling carts with up to 50 lbs of force


• Ability to work in elevated work areas up to 28 feet high


• Ability to reach heights up to 6 feet


• Ability to occasionally climb stairs and utilize step stools

What’s in it for you:

• On-site training


• Shift differential


• Performance based incentive


• Comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs


• Medical, dental, vision coverage options


• Company 401K matching program


• Basic life insurance


• Parental leave


• Medical and family leave


• Paid Time Off


• Employee discount


• Company events and more!

All work and no play just isn’t our style. Join us today!

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com),is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses andnonprofits. With a corporate vision to "Make Life More Fun," Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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