Warehouse III - Warehouse Equipment Operator

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

Warehouse III - Warehouse Equipment Operator

Address: 10462 Hickory Hill Road Ashland VA 23005

Hourly Rate: $20.50 (shift differentials; $1 2nd Shift $2 3rd Shift)

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000

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.

What Are We Looking For?

• 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 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?

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:

• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• 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.

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