Warehouse Equipment Operator: Forklifts & Pallet Handling

Kubota Tractor Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation seeks an Equipment Operator to support warehouse operations in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves moving materials, loading/unloading trailers and operating stand up/sit down forklifts and related equipment to support shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe handling of loads, updating inventory via RF scanners, and maintaining equipment through daily checks. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts and a commitment to quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to work any shifts (days, nights and/or weekends).
• Certified to operate stand up/sit down forklifts, stock chaser and cherry pickers as required according to OSHA standards.
• Knowledge, skill and ability to safely manage loads of heavy equipment, tires and/or pallets.
• Ability to use computer systems and RF scanner to input and retrieve information.
• Basic math and computer skills required.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Ability to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Obtains orders and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas within the facility.
• Moves goods packed on pallets or in crates.
• Loads and unloads Kubota parts and equipment onto or into trailer, which may require operating equipment including but not limited to tractors, excavators and/or RTVs.
• Stacks goods in correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions.
• Checks to ensure that trucks are properly loaded and materials and equipment are secure.
• Stacks empty pallets.
• Performs daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery.
• Maintains housekeeping expectations for all equipment utilized.
• Maintains standard housekeeping expectations throughout shift.
• Examines products to verify compliance to quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner use

Safety consciousness

Basic math

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stand up forklift

Sit down forklift

Stock chaser

Cherry picker

RF scanner

Job description

Kubota Tractor Corporation seeks an Equipment Operator to support warehouse operations in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves moving materials, loading/unloading trailers and operating stand up/sit down forklifts and related equipment to support shipping and receiving.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe handling of loads, updating inventory via RF scanners, and maintaining equipment through daily checks. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts and a commitment to quality and