What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at World Group?
About World Group:
World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.
We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!
World Group | Our Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUm5Cauz0p
World Group | About: www.worldgrouplogistics.com
About World Distribution Services:
World Distribution Services (WDS®) is a leading provider of creative warehouse logistics solutions. Our areas of expertise include domestic warehouse storage and fulfillment for eCommerce and retailers, cross-docking, transloading, and local and nationwide transportation services. We serve the industry proudly with a network of warehouses strategically placed across the country, experienced solutions-oriented employees, and full-service product capabilities. To learn more or to request a quote, visit our website: www.worldds.net.
About This Role:
World Distribution Services, a World Group company, is currently looking for a motivated and detail-oriented person to join our family as an Equipment Operator for our growing warehouse in Savannah, Georgia!
The Equipment Operator safely and efficiently operates all forms of operations machinery including but not limited to: forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Unloads, palletizes, picks, and loads loose cartons
- Provides daily preventative maintenance checks of equipment as required
- Escalates equipment mechanical issues to Lead Equipment Operator
- Unloads/Loads freight in a safe and effective manner
- Accurately verifies freight for quality and quantity
- Performs cycle counting as required
- Communicates with others appropriately
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Professional Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous experience operating forklifts and reach-lifts
- Warehouse experience preferred
- Experience with warehouse management systems helpful
- Experience with warehouse RF equipment preferred
- Knowledge of safety regulations
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Must be able to safely move about the warehouse and operate warehouse equipment (both motorized and manual) in a safe manner.
- Must be able to utilize mobile handheld devices to scan and track inventory
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position, occasionally ascend/descend, position self to manually handle/sort/load/unload freight & products, and climb in/out of equipment
- Ability to frequently open/close dock, trailer, & container doors
- Ability to frequently wrap product below and above head level
- Ability to frequently secure products and freight inside of containers
- Frequently required to manually handle product/freight and other objects of various shapes and sizes up to 50lbs without equipment assistance
Working Conditions:
Warehouse environment. Indoor/outdoor; exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather. Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent. Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
Benefits/Perks:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits package:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial planning
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Bonus Eligibility
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Bonus Eligibility
