Equipment Operator

Now hiring for a Equipment Operator

Location: Ashford, AL

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st


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Looking for Equipment Operator jobs in Ashford where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.


We're hiring experienced Warehouse Equipment Operators to support daily operations in a fast-paced facility. This role requires strong equipment skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle inventory tasks with accuracy.


If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.


Job Duties

• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers
• Safely move, load, and unload materials throughout the facility
• Pick orders using RF scanners and operate at elevated heights when needed
• Handle put-away, replenishment, staging, and product movement
• Perform cycle counts, inventory checks, and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate documentation using WMS or ERP systems
• Complete daily equipment inspections and follow all safety standards
• Support shipping, receiving, and general warehouse tasks as needed

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers
• Inventory or cycle counting experience is highly preferred
• Safely move, load, and unload materials throughout the facility
• Pick orders using RF scanners and operate at elevated heights when needed
• Handle put-away, replenishment, staging, and product movement
• Perform cycle counts, inventory checks, and investigate discrepancies
• Support shipping, receiving, and general warehouse tasks as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or shipping and receiving is preferred.
• Current forklift certification or experience operating multiple classes of powered industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, teamwork, reliability, and productivity are well positioned for success as a Equipment Operator.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Ability to work at heights and in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Good Vibes Only. Ask Keriann. "I love my coworkers." -Keriann, Staffmark Associate


What You Will Do


As a Equipment Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

• Responsibilities: Operate warehouse equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers Safely move, load, and unload materials throughout the facility Pick orders using RF scanners and operate at elevated heights when needed Handle put-away, replenishment, staging, and product movement Perform cycle counts, inventory checks, and investigate discrepancies Maintain accurate documentation using WMS or ERP systems Complete daily equipment inspections and follow all safety standards Support shipping, receiving, and general warehouse tasks as needed

A Equipment Operator supports warehouse productivity by transporting, stacking, loading, and organizing inventory using powered industrial equipment. This role combines equipment skill with organization and attention to detail while maintaining safe warehouse operations.


The Equipment Operator works with forklifts, warehouse equipment, inventory systems, and shipping operations while helping maintain efficient material flow throughout the facility. Safe operating practices support long-term success.


This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy logistics and equipment operation.