Weekend Shift - DC Power Equipment Operator

Designer Brands; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Power Equipment Operator to join their team in Columbus. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient transportation and delivery of merchandise within the distribution center. Your ability to operate power equipment safely and effectively will be key to maintaining a smooth workflow. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent coordination skills and a commitment to safety, ensuring that all tasks are completed with precision. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and strives for excellence in every aspect of operations.

Qualifications

• Must complete training on power equipment and pass certification tests.
• Ability to operate equipment controls and read directives.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload merchandise, ensuring proper counts.
• Transport pallets and maintain a clean work environment.
• Communicate issues to management and log equipment usage.

Skills

Power Equipment Operation

Hand and Eye Coordination

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF Gun

Forklift

Job description

DSW (Designer Brands Inc.)

What email address should a hiring manager use to contact you?

Required You have failed the Captcha, please try again.

DSW (Designer Brands Inc.) | Columbus , OH 43216

General Summary: A Power Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient transportation, delivery, and retrieval of merchandise to various locations throughout the distribution center. Friday - Sunday: 5:00am - 1:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads merchandise from trailers and departments insuring proper carton count.
• Shuttles, retrieves, and delivers pallets to designated areas according to pick lists.
• Transport empty pallets to designated areas.
• Scans merchandise into locations via the RF Gun.
• Insures there is no overhang of merchandise.
• Insures there are no broken and/or damaged goods.
• Occasional shrink wrap of cartons.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Communicates problems/concerns to the Lead and/or Area Manager.
• Maintains an accurate power equipment log.
• Attentiveness to pedestrian/equipment traffic.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must move to other departments based on the needs of the department, facility, and company.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Complete up to 8 hours of training on power equipment.
• Must pass written and driving tests for power equipment certification.
• Excellent hand and eye coordination skills.
• Must be capable of operating steering, hand, and foot controls simultaneously.
• Ability to read and recognize applicable numbers and directives.
• Ability to recognize applicable numbers and directives

Physical Demands

SETTING GOALS - Plans and organizes work efficiently with DSW's mission as a compass. Generates new ideas, supports change. Continuously seeks new knowledge and uses new information effectively.

WORKING WITH OTHERS - Listens to others and values opinions, promotes a team atmosphere by demonstrating humility and respect, appreciates the importance of diversity. Builds effective relationships, relates well to others, delivers and responds to feedback in a constructive manner. Is dedicated to working with business partners to exceed the expectations of the customer (internal and external).

GETTING RESULTS - Takes initiative, is personally accountable for work performance; targets and achieves results. Simplifies and processes complex problems, understands underlying issues and addresses root causes, analyzes quantitative information and presents it in an effective way, seeks input from others and makes timely decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of warehouse and/or forklift experience preferred.