Warehouse Equipment Operator (Forklift) with $2k Sign-On

SanMar-Internal; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan and matches

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

SanMar-Internal is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Operator at the Ashland, VA site. This role handles unloading and loading trailers, operating powered lift equipment, and using the RF unit with the High Jump system to track products and resolve issues.

You will prepare orders, assist with inventory and invoicing, and support distribution center operations. The position requires forklift experience, OSHA certification compliance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with safety as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 4-6 years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 1-3 years experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
• Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Generate reports to support error resolution in the receiving process.
• Support other DC functions including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

OSHA certification

Warehouse procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

High Jump WMS

Internal Operating System

RF unit integration

Job description

SanMar-Internal is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Operator at the Ashland, VA site. This role handles unloading and loading trailers, operating powered lift equipment, and using the RF unit with the High Jump system to track products and resolve issues.

You will prepare orders, assist with inventory and invoicing, and support distribution center operations. The position requires forklift experience, OSHA certification compliance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with safety as