Equipment Operator
Schedule:
Days: Monday – Friday
Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Shift ends when all work is completed – overtime is expected)
Pay Rate: $17.00/hr
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
This position involves operating material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, cherry pickers, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and more. The role also includes general warehouse tasks such as order pulling, loading/unloading, inventory control, and cross-training in other departments. Candidates should expect physically demanding work and a team-oriented environment where everyone works until the job is completed.
Key Responsibilities:Safely operate MHE including forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
Load and unload trailers, verify product accuracy, and stage for put-away
Pull and prepare customer orders for shipment using conveyor and staging systems
Load trucks based on delivery routes and product specifications
Use RF scanners/Warehouse Management System (WMS) tools for inventory and location tracking
Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts
Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Cross-train and assist in other warehouse departments as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements:Mandatory Experience:
1+ year of recent experience operating forklifts, cherry pickers, and reach trucks
1+ year of warehouse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Physical Demands:
Regularly lift 35–48 lbs
Occasionally push, pull, or move up to 100 lbs
Other Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to pass a background check and 4-panel drug screening (no THC)
MVR screen required for driving roles (no DUIs)
Must meet Full-Time Employment (FTE) standards for conversion
Dress Code:Clean, casual attire appropriate for warehouse and varying weather conditions
Shorts allowed (must be longer than mid-thigh)
No baggy, see-through, or offensive clothing
No loose jewelry; long hair must be tied back
Closed-toe, closed-back shoes required (no sandals, Crocs, or soft footwear)
**Please Submit Updated Resume**