Cherry Picker Operator

TITLE: Cherry Picker Operator

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

PAY: Starting at $22.00

BENEFITS: Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, 401(k) plan, group medical insurance, dental insurance, employer paid short term and long term disability insurance, maternity leave, parental leave, life insurance and employee discounts on product.

ABOUT US: Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for a Cherry Picker Operator to join our dynamic and values-driven company.

Company Purpose

Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.

Core Values

• Good design is good. Good design should be reflected in everything we do.
• Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.
• Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.
• Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.
• Be humble. We take nothing for granted.
• Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.
• Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Ideal candidate will have 1+ years of general warehouse experience and is proficient operating Cherry Pickers, High-Drives and Reach Trucks. Preferred candidates have direct experience handling big and bulky items.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Use a Cherry Picker forklift to hand-pick and carry big and bulky items to and from warehouse racking
• Receiving and replenishment of inbound inventory and/or picking of outbound orders
• Accurately record all transactions using RF scanners and warehouse management system
• Complete cycle counts and physical inventory processes
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned, including assisting in Load/Unload/Picking/Shipping/Receiving as needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma preferred, but not required
• Power equipment experience, preferably an OSHA approved license
• 6+ months of experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts and walkie-riders preferred but not required
• Experience with handheld RF guns/scanners preferred but not required
• 6+ months of experience operating a Cherry Picker preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift/carry 0-75 pounds frequently and 75 - 150 pounds occasionally (team lift)
• Must be able to push/pull up to 150 pounds frequently
• Must be able to bend/twist/stoop/kneel/squat/reach frequently
• Must be able to stand/walk constantly through entire 8-hour or 10-hour shift
• Must be able to hold and operate a handheld scanner frequently
• Must be able to reach with outstretched arms frequently
• Must be able to reach overhead frequently
• Must be able to work with exposure to seasonal temperature changes
• Must be able to work up to 28 feet up on a Cherry Picker platform
• Must be able to use a keyboard occasionally