PIT Operator - 1st Shift

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you are looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party. 

About Our Opportunity 

We seek safety minded material handlers with good dexterity and attention to detail to operate Powered Industrial Truck equipment (PIT Operator) in Blairs, VA. PIT Operators contribute to production and efficient work flow within given department, including maintaining pick standards, for department through use of various powered equipment. 

Responsibilities 

• Assists department by selecting product for requested work.
• Assists with troubleshooting problems within the work process and relays this information to Leads and/or Supervisor.
• Responsible for picking/packing orders, shipping, receiving, inventory, and performing other general warehouse duties.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for department according to specific SOP.
• Replenishes materials ordered to stock assigned zone.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Demonstrates a commitment to company-wide quality and safety.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Ability to understand written and oral instruction.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through on requested tasks.
• Proficiency operating the following equipment: Turret Truck, Reach Truck, Walkie Rider, Sit-down Counterbalance, Order Picker. 
• 1 year prior experience and/or training in the distribution/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must attain and keep current P.I.T license.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use repetitive hand motions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work at heights above 30 feet.

Pay

• We offer competitive pay based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education, training, and geographic location.
• The starting hourly pay rate is $18.00.
• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, the Company’s compensation guidelines, and business needs.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.