Equipment Operator

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

Position Summary

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 3548 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)