Warehouse Associate – Equipment Operator

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Warehouse Associate operating power industrial equipment for loading and unloading materials. Ensuring warehouse orderliness and assisting with stock management in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeHanover • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating power industrial equipment and maintaining warehouse organization while ensuring accuracy in inventory management. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

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Power Industrial Equipment OperationInventory ManagementAttention to DetailGreat Communication SkillsWarehouse Safety Measures

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Hard Skills

Power Industrial EquipmentInventory Count AccuracyOrder FulfillmentMaterial HandlingSorting by Alpha or NumericLifting and Moving ObjectsStocking ItemsScanning ItemsOperating Manual or Electric CartsUnderstanding Map Locations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailFocus in Fast-Paced EnvironmentAbility to Follow DirectionsFlexibility and Open AvailabilityGreat Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

Warehouse ExperienceSafety MeasuresProductivity StandardsReceiving MerchandiseMiscellaneous Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator uses power industrial equipment to load and unload, move or stack materials or products
Ensures the neat, orderly condition of the warehouse
Uses power industrial equipment to load and unload, move or stack materials or products
Operates manual or electric carts in order to fill orders
From the receiving area, scan and count items and load on cart
Stock items appropriately by location and quantity
Receive merchandise from vendors and other stores and put them in the proper location on the shelves
Check off merchandise as received
Correct mistakes found on the inventory count sheet
Assist in pulling parts during busy times
Work with stock manager to address any problems with orders
Miscellaneous projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years experience operating power industrial equipment
Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
Understanding Map Locations
Sorting by alpha or numeric
Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Great communication skills
Regularly lift, push, pull and/or move objects 10-50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 100 lbs
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach
Occasionally required to sit and climb (ladders and/or stairs) or balance
Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time
1-2 years Warehouse experience preferred
Familiarity with safety measures in a warehouse

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Pharmacy Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D
Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
Employee Discounts on Merchandise