SanMar Corporation Hi-Bay Equipment Operator Position/Title: Equipment Operator Reports To: Supervsor Location: Shakopee, MN FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Shift: Monday - Friday 1pm - 9:30pm Grade Level: Tier 4 - $19.75 - $21.75 (*includes $1/hr shift differential) Application: Online through 2/2/24 POSITION SUMMARY: The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently locates product and manually pulls and transports product to various departments and/or locations. They process the slow bay portion of customer orders throughout the production day and restock product into bins. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate powered lift equipment to move product and materials as assigned via radio frequency (RF) unit. Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product. Restock, pick, and pack product for customer orders. Inspect assigned equipment daily at start of shift; is responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition on a daily basis. * Perform other duties as assigned * Comply with all policies and standards REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information. Basic math skills in counting and quantity required. Complete and maintain SanMar's Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines. Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require; rotate to other production functions as needed. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines. Able to work both independently and within a team. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Comprehend verbal and written instructions. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Prior lift operator experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision... Continued on back abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal protective equipment such as a Protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions. SanMar provides opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.