Equipment Operator - Full Time - 1st Shift

Equipment Operator

Equipment Operators operate motorized riding equipment within the Distribution Center, manually load and/or unload trailers, move merchandise to designated areas and put away or pull merchandise. The operator will utilize CROWN equipment to move product through the Distribution Center to service Customers. This role is critical to providing customers with the product they expect when they need it. The operator is expected to perform physically demanding work with an extremely high focus on personal safety and the safety of others. The operator is responsible for driving power equipment and lifting heavy cases in extreme climates. The flow of freight is fast-paced, and productivity expectations are high. West Marine is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Job Functions

• Move product, pull merchandise, fill daily orders, and control work flow while operating moving equipment in a safe and correct manner.
• Stock products to appropriate areas of the facility in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operates moving equipment in a safe and correct manner.
• Utilizes handheld radio frequency (R.F.) scanner in a safe manner.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment for crew members, adhering to all safety rules and standards.
• Maintain the stability and reputation by complying with all relevant legal requirements.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Highschool diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Experience with pallet riders and stock pickers.
• Operate a forklift or other equipment to transport product within the operation.
• Comfortable with operating equipment at heights
• Understanding of RF Scanners and Voice to Pick concepts.

Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational abilities and attention to detail, ensuring efficient operations.
• Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address challenges proactively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and delegate appropriately when necessary.
• Comfortable functioning in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software applications.

Physical Description

Typical Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Crew Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member regularly works near moving equipment.
• Position is routinely exposed to hot and cold temperatures during Summer and Winter months in the Distribution Center

Essential Physical Tasks:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Crew Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this role Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Continuous standing and walking throughout the warehouse space
• Ability to wear and communicate through a headset continuously
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping
• Frequently operate equipment, including forklifts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height unassisted frequently.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.