Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

JOB-10041228

Anticipated Start Date

April 15, 2024

Location

El Paso, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-to-Hire

Employer Info

As a family-owned business that has grown into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesaler, this client values work and family life balance. With competitive pay, benefits, and career development opportunities there is a genuinely supportive environment for long term employee growth.

Job Summary

Primary responsibility will be safely operating material handling equipment (MHE) to include forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachment, and/or clamper truck or attachment. May also perform an array of warehouse duties related to the accurate and timely shipment and receipt of goods, consolidation of warehoused product, and replenishment of pick locations.

Job Description

• Safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) to include forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachment, and/or clamper truck or attachment.
• Safely and properly unload trailer of product, verify the load for accuracy and stage for put-away.
• Pull orders from warehouse location and utilize conveyor system for sorting & staging
• Load semi-trucks & smaller box trucks according to delivery requirements
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) scan guns and tools for the purpose of maintaining proper inventory levels and proper location of goods in the warehouse.
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counting as directed.
• Interact with associates during the hand-off from shift to shift. Will frequently interact with delivery personnel, and the early morning receiving crew.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Skills Required

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in Warehouse & Distribution, Push-Pull, Order-Picker, Stand-Up, , and Forklift.
• 1+ year(s) of consistent experience operating power equipment (forklift, cherry picker, reach truck, etc.)
• 1+ year(s) of warehouse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Upon conversion to FTE, required to obtain power equipment certification

Must Have:

• 1+ Year of Forklift experience
• Cherry picker
• Heavy-lifting
• Lift 35-48lbs consistently
• Loading
• Material Handling
• Order Fulfillment
• Packer
• Pick and Pack

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Additional Requirements

• Throughout shift, consistently lifting 35-48lbs and occasionally moving (pushing, dragging) up to 100lbs.
• Dress code:

• Clean, casual/comfortable garments appropriate for warehouse and inclement weather
• Clothing must promote safe, professional, and productive environment - No obscene images, profanity, or otherwise disturbing content
• Shorts are acceptable but should be longer than mid-thigh.
• No skin-tight, see-through, or baggy clothing. No loose jewelry, and long hair must be pulled back out of face.
• Long fingernails are not ideal for this environment
• Sturdy, comfortable closed-toe, closed-back shoes are required - MUST BE WAREHOUSE APPROPRIATE (Steel-toes are not required, but crocs, sandals, 'Ugg' boots, or anything of the like is not permitted. Comfortable boots or athletic shoes are best suited.)
• Yellow Reflective Safety Vest
  

• Shift: Full Time, Day Shift
  • Monday to Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm

Pay Rate/Salary

• $18.00/hr

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any ther characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.