Lift Operator – Cherry Picker, Stand Up Forklift

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Lift Operator managing warehouse operations in Odenton, Maryland, using Cherry Picker and Stand-Up Forklift. Full-time position in a distribution center, ensuring safety and efficiency of equipment usage.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOdenton • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in operating battery-operated and gas-powered equipment while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining inventory accuracy. Capable of performing equipment maintenance and ensuring careful handling of merchandise.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Power Equipment OperationForklift Training Program CompletionBasic Product Scanner ProficiencyInventory ManagementOSHA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Battery-Operated Equipment OperationGas-Powered Equipment OperationInventory Movement AccuracyCycle-CountsReplenishmentItem InquiryInventory Put AwayEquipment MaintenanceSafety Equipment UsageBasic Math Skills

Soft Skills

Team PlayerVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED CertificatePower Equipment License

Industry Keywords

OSHA RegulationsSafety RulesOperating InstructionsProcedure Manuals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate battery-operated and/or gas-powered equipment, (other than motorized pallet jacks), for the purpose of transporting product to and from inventory storage locations within the facility
Must follow all power equipment rules and regulations, including any regulatory agency policies, to include OSHA
Must use all personal protective safety equipment, including lanyards and harnesses to be worn at all times when operation order/stock pickers
Demonstrate the ability to perform all scanner functions necessary for the position, including cycle-counts, replenishment, item inquiry, inventory put away, etc.
Ensure all product is stacked neatly and safely when moved via power equipment and when stored in rack or staging locations
Maintain accuracy of all inventory movement at all times
Inspect and perform or assist in equipment maintenance as required; report any unsafe conditions to management
Responsible for the careful handling of all merchandise, avoiding damage, bending or tearing
Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy or quality standards for the work performed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred
Must be trained and licensed to operate power equipment
For non-internal promotions, candidates must have a minimum 1 year power equipment operation experience
Requires satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Ability to demonstrate basic product scanner proficiency (i.e., ordering replenishment) effectively with minimal errors
Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers
Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English, such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision benefits
Paid Time Off (vacation, personal and sick)
paid holidays
a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise