Warehouse Equipment Operator_Shift_1

Neovia; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Neovia Logistics Services (NLS) in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Warehouse Equipment Operator for Shift 1. Responsibilities include safe operation and servicing of forklifts and other equipment for receiving, storing and shipping parts, materials, and supplies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1+ years of warehouse experience, basic math skills, and forklift experience. Strong safety awareness and ability to read and write documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read/write statements
• Experience with material handling and order fulfillment is a plus
• Forklift operation and safety awareness required

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely during material handling, receiving, storing, and shipping
• Move goods to and from various locations with care
• Enter/exit trailers safely while operating equipment
• Maintain safety of all personnel within operating zones
• Verify quantities and destinations from source documents before movement
• Assist in weighing, banding, wrapping, and packaging processes
• Provide servicing and preventive maintenance on equipment as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Basic math

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Career Opportunities: Warehouse Equipment Operator_Shift_1 (22185)

Requisition ID22185-Posted -Neovia Logistics Services (NLS)-Operations (AMER-OPS-OPS)-US-MI-Grand Rapids (Northridge) (476)

Responsible for the safe, effective operation and servicing of mechanical, motorized and/or electrical equipment in the facilities work environmentIncluding but not limited to forklifts, dollies, hand trucks, etc. Responsible for the safe movement of goods to or from various locations. Responsible for a sound knowledge of logistics and supply chain, materials management and distribution/transportation processes andpolicies to meet the business requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment during material handling and warehousing as required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving and shipping of parts, materials, equipment and supplies.
• Responsible forthe safe operation of equipment while moving material.
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment while entering and exiting of trailers.
• Responsible for the safety of all personnel within given safety zones of operating equipment.
• Demonstrate lead and assist in work from a variety of source documents to verify quantities, parts, destinations and timing prior to material movement.
• Demonstrate, lead and assist in the use of machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, and packaging.
• Responsible for the safe operation, and servicing of mechanical, motorized, and/or electrical equipment in the facilities work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to read/write and interpret documents
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Sit down forklift experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires frequent walking, carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• Requires lifting/lowering, pushing, or pulling of various items of varying weight.
• Requires work from heights of up to 20 feet from floor.
• Requires work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business areas.

Working knowledge of computerized applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email).