Equipment Operator

BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION Equipment Operators are responsible for assisting Parts shipping, receiving and put-away activities in Kubota warehouses through use of stock chaser, forklifts, reach trucks and order pickers.  The Equipment Operator is responsible for operation of such equipment 80% of their working time.    PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:  This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines: Obtains copy of shipping orders/put away orders and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas within the facility. Moves goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility Loads and unloads various types of Kubota parts and equipment. Stacks goods in correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions. Checks to ensure that trucks are properly loaded and materials and equipment are secure. Stacks empty pallets. Performs daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment. Removes machine attachments and waste material from machines. Examines products to verify conformance to quality standards. May assist with warehouse maintenance activities including waste materials into appropriate bins for disposal. Other duties as assigned by management.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Willingness to work any shifts (days or nights, weekends). Certified to operate a forklift, reach truck, order picker as required according to OSHA standards. Good language and reading skills; basic computer skills required. High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment. Follow instructions for operating assigned equipment and keeping required records. Ability to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner. May be required to use RF scanner.   LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.   EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Primary equipment Stock Chaser Forklift, reach truck, order picker. Office equipment including computer, copier, phone, printer   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck. Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot and stand for long periods of time. A good sense of balance with the ability to work at heights up to 30 feet.  Good eye-hand-foot coordination Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights. Ability to work in varying temperatures depending upon the season both indoors and out. Ability to wear various PPE including fall protection harnesses and seat belt restraints.