Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator / Forklift OperatorJob Title: Equipment OperatorCategory: SCS Division/Department: La VergneFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptReports To: SupervisorSummary/ObjectiveThe Equipment Operator is responsible for pulling products from designated warehouse locations and delivering them to their appropriate destinations. Utilizing forklift equipment (sit-down, standup, reach truck, electric pallet jack, turret truck, cherry picker)Essential FunctionsEquipment Operation: Operate all required pieces of facility machinery, including Reach Trucks, Hi-Lo Forklifts, and Order Pickers.Safety Inspections: Perform mandatory daily inspections of equipment prior to operation in strict accordance with company safety regulations.Inventory Management: Utilize RF scanners to track, manage, and maintain accurate inventory records.Order Accuracy: Ensure all processed orders are fully accurate and stage items correctly for final delivery.Equipment Maintenance: Perform minor adjustments and maintenance on equipment while standing throughout the shifts.Policy Compliance: Adhere to and enforce all company rules, workplace policies, and specific departmental written work instructions.Housekeeping: Maintain and enforce a clean, organized, and safe work area.Operational Flexibility: Work in other departments or locations as workload permits, and work variable or flexible hours as needed under pressure.General Duties: Complete general warehouse tasks and productivity goals as assigned by leadership.Required Qualifications & ExperienceForklift Experience: Proven prior experience operating forklifts is required.Communication: Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and oral directions.Basic Math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, alongside a basic understanding of calculator functions.Attention to Detail: High level of detail orientation and strong hand-eye coordination.Sensory Abilities: Close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to distinguish foreground and background noises to maintain safe equipment operations.Preferred Education & ExperienceEducation: High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or six months of related warehouse training/experience.Technology: Prior experience working with an RF Scanner is highly preferred.Forklift experienceWork EnvironmentFrequent work near active forklift traffic and moving mechanical parts.Occasional exposure to variable high or low warehouse temperatures.Regular exposure to loud or noisy environments.Physical DemandsRegularly required to stand, operate machinery/power tools, and constantly repeat motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.Must be able to continuously communicate and exchange information with coworkers.Regular adjusting or moving of objects up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.