Equipment Operator, 1st Shift

To thrive as a Warehouse Equipment Operator, you’ll need a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to safety. In this role, you will take charge of operating forklifts and reach trucks to efficiently load and unload products from inbound and outbound trailers. You’ll also manage inventory by stocking, rotating, and ensuring everything is in its proper place, as accuracy matters! Each day brings variety as you maintain and operate equipment such as forklifts with slip-sheet attachments, reach trucks (up to 35 feet), and rider jacks. You’ll handle loading and unloading at the dock, down-stocking, re-stocking, and rotating dated products. Using scanner guns or wands, you’ll inspect shipments for errors or defects and document any discrepancies. In addition, you’ll perform routine quality checks to identify and report damages, shortages, or errors, helping keep operations running smoothly. Here's what we’re looking for from you: A dedication to safety. We are very proud of our safety record and want you to partake in that. You will be required to wear proper safety equipment, including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses, at all times. Complete safety training before operating warehouse equipment; full participation is essential to succeed in this role. Attention to detail. You must pay close attention to stock numbers, find defects in inventory, and be careful of your surroundings to accurately move product. A completed High school education is required. Knowledge of basic math is also required. While previous forklift experience is preferred, we welcome candidates without prior experience who are willing and able to complete training and obtain forklift certification. Responsibilities involve lifting products up to 75 lbs, several times throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation. Here is What We Offer You: Warehouse Equipment Operator starts at $21.50/hr. Team members will receive a $0.50/hr increase at 6 months of employment and another $0.50/hr increase at one year of employment. Any shift that starts from 12 PM or later (off-shifts) also receives a $3/hr shift differential. Quarterly and holiday bonuses are available. Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus 5 days of sick time off. 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit-sharing payments Competitive health plans for individuals and families Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks. Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day. Company: Behr Paint Company Shift 1 (United States of America) Full time Hiring Range: $21.50 Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us! BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information. E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest suppliers of architectural paint and exterior wood care products to the United States and Canadian do-it-yourself markets. Behr manufactures paints, decorative finishes, primers, stains and surface preparation products, which are sold exclusively at The Home Depot. With a complete line of interior and exterior paints plus stains and specialty coatings, Behr Paint Company offers a product for virtually every consumer coating need.