Equipment Operator (Logistics)

TL;DR

Equipment Operator (Logistics): Operating power mobile material handling equipment to move, locate, and count merchandise within a distribution center with an accent on safety and inventory accuracy. Focus on retrieving items for delivery, staging inventory, and maintaining high-level stock picking efficiency.

Location: Onsite in Hutchins, TX, USA

Salary: $21.50/HR (plus night and weekend premiums)

Company

A sustainable furniture and décor brand founded in 1986, focusing on heirloom-quality pieces and eco-friendly sourcing.

What you will do

• Operate power mobile material handling equipment including cherry pickers, reach trucks, and high-level pickers.
• Use RF guns to select orders and put away products according to system-directed order types.
• Retrieve and stage inventory accurately in assigned areas for delivery.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by performing all product moves via RF transactions.
• Ensure the integrity of merchandise from rack to dock to prevent damage.
• Operate all machinery in strict accordance with company safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience operating order pickers, cherry pickers, reach trucks, or rider pallet jacks.
• Ability to operate equipment at heights up to 35 ft.
• Ability to lift 150 lbs with or without accommodations.
• Working knowledge of computer programs and general distribution/warehousing practices.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay with night shift ($2.00/HR) and weekend shift ($3.00/HR) premiums.
• Sign-on bonus between $1,500 and $2,000 depending on shift.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401K, HSA, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and paid holidays.
• On-site amenities including a medical clinic, cafeteria, and Starbucks with a $40 monthly meal allowance.
• Annual shoe stipend and provided uniforms.