Warehouse Powered Industrial Truck Operator II

Warehouse Equipment Operator

NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a skilled and energetic Warehouse Equipment Operator to join our growing team of professionals. Our equipment operators perform many different tasks; for example, receiving, replenishing, picking, and loading product as it is picked.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using power equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Daily inspection on assigned equipment.
• Receiving/Putaway Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
• Order Picking Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and ready for shipment.
• Loading Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or containers.
• Operate all equipment, Reach Truck, Order Selector, Double Walkie Rider, Forklift in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards. Some equipment will reach up to 55ft in the air.
• Quality Ensure inbound and outbound shipment are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances as needed.
• Inventory Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards. Report issues and problems to Management.
• Safety Will support and abide by the company's safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Must meet job standards, which may change as equipment, materials and procedures change to allow for improvements or additional responsibilities for this position.

Qualifications

• NAPA Associates are required to have the stamina to stand and walk for the entire work shift.
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• 6 months prior work experience is a plus.
• 6 months of prior powered industrial equipment preferred
• Able to speak clearly and listen attentively.
• Capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers (both visually and orally) and remembering their sequence. The position requires good basic math skills and the ability to identify both numeric and alphanumeric sequences accurately and rapidly for placing product in the proper locations.
• Should have basic computer usage skills.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects of varying weights, typically 25 to 50 pounds or more, depending on the job duties.
• Pushing and Pulling: Capability to push and pull carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment loaded with materials throughout the warehouse. This may involve pushing or pulling heavy loads over extended distances or up ramps.
• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the duration of a shift. Warehouse employees need to be able to move around the warehouse facility to pick orders, stock shelves, or perform other tasks.
• Bending and Stooping: Capacity to bend, stoop, squat, and reach to retrieve items from shelves, bins, or storage racks. Employees need the ability to access items throughout the warehouse at various heights and angles.
• Climbing: Can climb ladders or stairs to access elevated storage areas or perform maintenance tasks. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work at heights to include open floor mezzanines and follow safety protocols for ladder use.
• Operating Equipment: Proficiency in operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers. Depending on the job role, employees must pass certification or training programs to operate certain equipment safely.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle small objects, operate machinery controls, and perform tasks requiring precision and accuracy. This may include picking and packing items, labeling products, or assembling shipments.
• Repetitive Motion: Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as scanning barcodes, sorting items, or packaging products, throughout the shift. Employees should be able to maintain productivity while performing repetitive motions safely.
• Physical Endurance: Stamina and endurance to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity targets. Warehouse employees need to have the capacity to work long hours, weekends, or overtime during peak periods.
• Safety Awareness: Commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines to prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Employees should be vigilant about potential hazards in the warehouse environment and take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.