Shipping Equipment Operator

Bob's Discount Furniture; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Discount

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer is looking for a Shipping Equipment Operator in California to perform warehouse operations including operating a cherry picker and forklift. The successful candidate must be able to handle heights, have experience with warehouse duties, and communicate effectively with team members. This role requires flexibility in hours and includes a starting pay of $20.00 - $22.00/hour with various benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating forklift and/or cherry picker equipment.
• Comfortable with heights up to 40ft in the air.
• Ability to communicate detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cherry picker lift up to 40ft in the air.
• Utilize RF scanners to identify and locate products.
• Load products onto cherry picker lift.

Skills

Ability to safely operate forklift and cherry picker

Understanding of warehouse operations

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift

Cherry Picker

Job description

Shipping Equipment Operator

The Shipping Equipment Operator is responsible for accurately picking product from the designated locations throughout the Distribution Center and staging the product at the proper loading areas.

The operators utilize a cherry picker style lift and RF scanners in order to successfully complete their duties. Other responsibilities include:

• Safely operate a Cherry Picker lift up to 40ft. in the air.
• Utilize RF scanners in order to identify and locate product.
• Load staged product from storage racks onto cherry picker lift.
• Move product from lift into proper location in the loading area.
• Cooperate with team members to complete tasks and set goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to Bob's

Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical expertise, problem‑solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus.

Key Skills for Success

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate strengths in the following skill areas:

• Ability to safely and effectively operate forklift and/or cherry picker equipment.
• General understanding of warehouse/distribution center operations.
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively including comprehending and communicating detailed instructions, reading and writing, and having knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures as required by the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a Warehouse environment.
• Must have experience operating forklift and/or cherry picker equipment.
• Comfortable with heights up to 40ft. in the air.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as determined by the needs of the department, which includes availability for weekends.
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively including comprehending and communicating detailed instructions, reading and writing, and having knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures as required by the position.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob's.

Physical Demands

• Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, push and handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the distribution center.
• Move objects up to 250 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Stand and walk continuously to perform job functions.
• Standing, walking, lifting, and arranging product: 90%
• Sitting: 5%
• Desk or phone work: 5%

Compensation

• Starting hourly pay at $20.00 - $22.00/hour (Based on experience)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday!
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
• Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
• And so much more!

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities: $20.00 - $22.00/hour (Based on experience)

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.