Equipment Operator

INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide….  

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. 

Your Role on Our Team:

The equipment operator is responsible for moving product throughout the warehouse.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: 

• Drives reach truck to assigned location to pull product
• Delivers product to designated area in overstock, to be replenished or shipped
• Records the movement of product location
• Stacks and moves empty pallets and wire baskets to correct destination
• Locates all received product to a forward picking bin or designated overstock location
• Ensures all carries receive the correct paperwork
• Operates wrap machine to secure pallets prior to shipment
• Responsible for overall organization and cleaning of area

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Requires education equivalent to four years of high school
• Experience operating a Reach Truck, Order Picker, Sit Down Forklift, and an Electric Pallet Jack

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

Working Conditions: 

Production

Physical Demands 

• Driving reach truck for long periods of time
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes
• Able to work in various temperature conditions
• Operation of reach truck

Physical and Weightlifting Demands

The physical and weightlifting 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 perform the essential functions.

Frequency

Letter Code

Defined as

Never

N

Infrequent

I

Up to 1 hour per day

Occasionally

O

1 to 2 hours per day

Frequently

F

2 to 5 hours per day

Continuously

C

6+ hours per day

Physical Task

Frequency

Reason for Physical Actions

Stand

C

While driving

Sit

N

Walk

F

To walk between stations

Bend/Twist

F

Push / Pull

F

To move product and boxes

Climb (stairs, ladders)

I

Reach

C

To reach product in bin/racks

Lift

F

To move product

Carry

F

To carry product   

Grasp/Grip

C

To hold product;

Repetitive Motions

C

To pick up and remove product

Kneel/Crawl

N

Run

N

Jump

N

Rapid work speed

F

To meet production needs

Filing

N

Finger movement

C

Manual dexterity to pick up and move product; drive

Keyboard use

O

Close vision

C

To read product labels and numbers

Color vision

N

Depth perception

F

While operating equipment

Far vision

F

While operating equipment and identifying product

Hear

C

To communicate with individuals in cell

Talk

C

To communicate with individuals in cell

Smell

I

Touch

C

Temperature

C

Able to work in various temperatures

Amount of Weight

Frequency

Reason for Action

Up to 30 pounds

C

To move product

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment

Frequency

Reason

Safety glasses

N

Leather shoes

N

Gloves

N

Ear Plugs

N

We provide these great perks and benefits: 

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.