Warehouse Equipment Operator: Forklift/Reach Expert

Kion Group AG; Town of Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive pay

Pay transparency

Global opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to support our warehouse operations. You will operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to pick, move, locate, stack, and count product with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of warehouse forklift experience, the ability to read packing slips, and the strength to lift up to 50 lbs. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and reliability in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Safely operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts.
• Load and unload materials from trailers and storage areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Pick, stage, and transport materials according to work orders and inventory systems.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move/pick product throughout the warehouse.
• Load/unload materials from trailers and storage areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Complete paperwork and system entries for material movement.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits.

Skills

Reach trucks

Cherry pickers

Sit-down forklifts

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Inventory accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dematic is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to support our warehouse operations. You will operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts to pick, move, locate, stack, and count product with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of warehouse forklift experience, the ability to read packing slips, and the strength to lift up to 50 lbs. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and reliability in daily tasks.