Fulfillment Equipment Operator

Hottopic
La Vergne +1 more

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level material handling professionals who can operate powered industrial equipment and thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in distribution centers or internet fulfillment and a willingness to learn equipment certification.
    — “Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred”
  • Individuals who are physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and can maintain productivity in a noisy, fast-paced setting.
    — “Responsibilities include standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 lbs.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves working in a noisy environment, which may not be suitable for those sensitive to sound.
    — “Distribution center environment with moderate to loud noise level.”
  • Certification on company power equipment is a requirement and must be completed in-house.
    — “The desire and ability to be certified (in-house) on all company power equipment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight prior experience with material handling equipment and safety protocols in your resume and interview.
    — “Operate powered material handling equipment including order picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and counterbalance forklift in a safe and efficient manner.”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify and report procedural improvements during your interview.
    — “Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor”
  • Showcase your physical stamina and ability to work extended hours in a warehouse setting.
    — “This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • efficient-merchandise-transport
  • accurate-inventory-stocking
  • safety-compliance
Typical background
warehouse-operatormaterial-handling-specialist

Skills & requirements

Required

Material-handlingForklift-operationWarehouse-safetyInventory-managementQuality-control

Preferred

Dc-experienceEcommerce-fulfillment

About the role

Original posting from Hottopic via Lever

Join the coolest DC in Tennessee! Our Distribution Center keeps our stores stocked and our Ecommerce orders moving. As an Equipment Operator, you'll operate material handling equipment to transport merchandise throughout the facility, supporting both retail replenishment and online order fulfillment. Behind every shipment is your hard work—like Harry Potter, you're creating the magic that gets our products into the hands of our customers.

Pay Range: $18.74hr - $20.24hr 

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as shift will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Transport products throughout the distribution center.
  • Operate powered material handling equipment including order picker, reach truck, pallet truck, and counterbalance forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Stock new merchandise as we receive it.
  • Stick to all company policies and procedures, including safety, cleanliness, and code of ethics
  • Follow all written departmental procedures and identify any changes that may be necessary, reporting these findings to your supervisor
  • Work in a new, climate-controlled building with an awesome break room and overhead music throughout
  • Distribution center environment with moderate to loud noise level.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to operate powered industrial equipment
  • The desire and ability to be certified (in-house) on all company power equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Previous DC and/or Internet Fulfillment experience preferred
  • Consistent and reliable attendance
  • This role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment. 
  • Responsibilities include standing and walking for extended periods, frequently lifting and carrying boxes up to 50 lbs., and bending, reaching, twisting, and performing repetitive motions while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Compensation:

Monday-Thursday 4:45am-3:15pm / 4:55am-3:25pm - $18.74hr

Sunday-Wednesday 4:00pm-2:30am - $19.24hr 

Friday-Sunday 4:45am-5:15pm / 5:00am-5:30pm - $20.24hr 

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Source: Hottopic careers (Lever)

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