Warehouse III - Equipment Operator

SanMar; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on?

401k plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SanMar Ashland, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate III to unload and load trailers, palletize and move product with powered equipment. You will use RF units and High Jump to track items and resolve issues in receiving.

The role requires 2+ years in a warehouse, forklift experience, and OSHA Lift Operator certification. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 2+ years operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
• Lift Operator Certification per OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and RF unit.
• Able to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment and meet deadlines.
• Team player with good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trailers and operate powered lift equipment to move products.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and pulling materials.
• Generate reports to support error resolution in receiving processes.
• Assist other DC functions including inventory audits, invoicing, and tagging shipments.
• Check out and return equipment; inspect equipment daily at shift start.
• Maintain a safe warehouse environment per policies and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanner

OSHA Lift Operator Certification

Internal Operating System (High Jump)

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road Ashland, VA 23005

Shift: Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Hourly Rate: $20.50 ($1 shift differential)

What's the Short Version?

The Warehouse Associate III follows internal procedures to unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers. While

unloading, this role sorts, palletizes and moves product using powered equipment. This role uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating systems to track product and perform departmental error resolution functions within High Jump.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Unload/load incoming and outgoing trailers, operating powered lift equipment to move product and materials as needed.
• Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area.
• Generate reports to acquire data as needed to support error resolution functions in the receiving process.
• Support other functions of the Distribution Center as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and invoicing and tagging shipments.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. Inspects assigned equipment daily at start of shift.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• 2+ years experience in a warehouse environment; loading and unloading trailers.
• 2+ 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 change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $20.50 - $26.00 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave

What Should You Expect? DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.

Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

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