Associate, Operator I

ABOUT MECHANIX WEAR
 

Who We Are

Mechanix Wear develops protective gloves for industries including vehicle mechanics, police, military, trade professionals, and construction to name a few. Mechanix Wear is THE TOOL THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE® In 1991, The Original® Glove was born. The brainchild of a legendary race mechanic that sparked a revolution for working hands. Championed by mechanics and pit crews at the 1991 Daytona 500, The Original® is the glove that started it all. For more information, visit www.mechanix.com.

What We Do

At Mechanix Wear, we are building a world where Safety is foundational, Performance is enhanced, and Trust in the brand is unshakable. We create and elevate protection beyond your expectations, through innovative design, advanced materials, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We stand behind our core values including Thinking Big, Being a Problem Solver, Doing Things the Right Way, and TeaMWork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Equipment Operator positions assist with the timely fulfillment and delivery of products from the warehouse utilizing a Power Industrial Truck (PIT).

Equipment Operator I: A warehouse associate who is PIT certified (i.e., can use reach trucks, cherry pickers, walkie riders, and dock trucks).   Performs some of the same activities as Material Handler I associates, but Equipment Operator I associates also performs tasks that require use of machinery.

When issues arise, this level seeks assistance from an Equipment Operator II or Lead or their respective supervisor who will support problem-solving.

Equipment Operator II: Warehouse associate who serves as a Subject Matter Expert and/or Trainer guiding Equipment Operator I associates.   Equipment Operator II ensures that processes are followed correctly.  They also solve issues as they arise.  They provide process-level feedback to Supervisor/Managers to support the performance feedback and coaching to Operator I associates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Certification by Mechanix Wear to operate equipment
• Daily pre-trip inspections
• Harness Utilization

All Equipment Operator positions perform one or more of the following functions as assigned:

• Unloading: Facilitating unloading, separation, and palletization of materials
• Put-away: Scanning and moving product from one location to its destination location (performs secondary scans at final location to ensure accuracy)
• Freight Line Handling: Loading trucks; invoicing orders in ERP and Warehouse Management System (WMS); ensuring completion of daily due shipments 
• Picking: Selecting individual items from the warehouse inventory to satisfy demand, scanning bin locations, item, and counting them to ensure proper item and quantities picked
• Induction: Working an automated sorting table, scanning UPCs to load product onto the correct robots; utilizing a computer to systematically sort product at high speeds
• Closeout: Using an RF scanner to complete an order and place it on a static conveyer to be sent to packing
• Packing / Quality Control: Scanning products and LPNs to ensure orders are correct; placing shipping labels and completing the packaging process
• Dock Sorting: Organizing, categorizing, and consolidating orders onto carrier pallets
• Value Added Service: Applying UPCs and/or other customer-specific requirements to product or processes
• Returns: Processing RMAs (receipts) by validating quantities, segregating product, and ensuring that product received matches the RMAs; facilitating put-away process in the WMS and corresponding to customer service teams to finalize receipt posting in ERP
• Transfers: Converting product from one customer specification to another; documenting the conversions in all systems to ensure accurate tracking
• Inventory Management: Conducts location checks and cycle counts
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that product quality is performing to Vendor Production Guide (VPG) standards and making action plans to remedy issues with vendors

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES 

• High level of Safety awareness.   Follows all safe operating procedures keeping a proper lookout, maintaining control of the PIT, and operating at safe speeds.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow processes and procedures with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn company product codes and terminology
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures
• Good analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments relative to inventory
• Power Industrial Truck (PIT) Certified by Mechanix Wear

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Four year-degree or equivalent work experience in Warehousing preferred
• Previous experience utilizing Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds at times
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mechanix Wear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.