Machine Operator

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Moving product around in department, helping areas in department.

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts to move materials within the warehouse
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring proper stacking and securing of products
• Perform order picking and fulfill customer orders accurately
• Utilize warehouse management system to track inventory and locate products
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on forklifts and report any issues or malfunctions
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Requirements:

• Valid certification or license to operate a forklift
• Proven experience operating various types of forklifts such as reach truck, clamp truck, and pallet jack
• Proficient in basic math skills for inventory tracking purposes
• Ability to handle heavy lifting and perform physically demanding tasks
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order picking and materials handling
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain an efficient workflow in the warehouse

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with uncomplicated machinery
• Must be able to read, write, and have basic understanding of math
• Must be able to read tape measure

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Periodic inventory counts as required
• Any other duties commensurate with this job description as requested by supervisor

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skill, Ability, Education and Experience:

*Skill- Ability to read and write, basic understanding of math. Physically able to perform physical labor. Ability to read tape measure.

*Ability- Learn within a fast paced environment, work with other employees in a cooperative manner, handle repetitive job duties.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

Hand Trucks, Tape measure.

Working Environment:

Worker is subject to extreme heat (seasonally) temperature nearly 100 degrees. Workers are subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Activities:

Stooping: Occasionally. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, using the lower extremities and back muscles.

Crouching: Occasionally. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Reaching: Constantly. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing: Constantly. For sustained periods of time.

Walking: Constantly. Not for long distances, but within work area, to retrieve work materials.

Pulling: Constantly. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting: Constantly. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

Fingering: Occasionally. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with the fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping: Constantly. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling: Frequently. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Repetitive Motions: Constantly. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, head and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements:

Light/Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, an/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

General:

Daily activities dictate that, at times, employees will be required to give assistance to fellow employees outside their general duties and responsibilities. All employees are expected to help solve problems as they arise and to assist in the improvement of the efficiency of the company's operation. The company reserves the right to modify the job description in the future, with or without notice to the individuals in question. This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, the employment relationship remains "at-will". Job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonable accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.