Equipment Operator - 1st Shift (5:30AM- 2:00PM)

Summary: Harbor Freight Tools is seeking an Equipment Operator to manage industrial lift trucks for material handling in their warehouse. The role involves operating lift trucks, scanning materials, and adhering to safety policies while performing various warehouse tasks. Responsibilities: - Certified to operate industrial lift trucks - Read itemized lists of materials and locate, collect, and place specific materials into a designated location - Able to use RF scanning devices for scanning of storage and retrieval transactions - Adherence to all company policies to include all safety rules - Additional duties as assigned by manager Required Qualifications: - Certified to operate industrial lift trucks - Read itemized lists of materials and locate, collect, and place specific materials into a designated location - Able to use RF scanning devices for scanning of storage and retrieval transactions - Adherence to all company policies to include all safety rules - High School or GED equivalent - Reading comprehension and ability to communicate in writing - Basic mathematic skills to include an understanding of geometry in order to build stable pallets - Standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching heights on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day - Grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day - Reaching and working above and below the shoulder level on an intermittent basis for up to twelve hours per day - Ability to safely team lift, lower, and move items up to 50lbs unassisted (maximum), 51+lbs assisted over the course of a work day - Sit or stand continuously for up to twelve hours per day - Must be comfortable working with and around forklifts, conveyer systems, scissor lifts, and hazardous machinery - Must be comfortable with performing many of the tasks listed above from a ladder up to fifteen feet in elevation above the floor surface observing safety controls - Must utilize proper safety controls at all times - Must be able to drive automobiles, forklifts and scissor lifts - Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in warehouse environment preferred Required Skills: Industrial lift truck operation, RF scanning device operation, Basic mathematics, Geometry, Forklift operation, Scissor lift operation, Safety procedures adherence, Reading comprehension Benefits: Early access to pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, Paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays), Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law