Tow Motor Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the reach truck. 

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Department Duties 

Picks large quantity orders from overstock to avoid depleting pick slots. 

Delivers packaging and display supplies to needed departments. 

Puts away stock by rotating stock.  

Fills pick slots and makes room by putting away back up products as needed.  

For all location changes, completes change sheet and enters new location in computer. 

Continuously drops stock for pick slots.  

Makes room for new product.  

Collects empty skids and returns to receiving docks for unloading. 

Completes assigned tasks for tow motor maintenance, which may include weekly battery checks, scheduling quarterly RPMs, calling for service when problems arise, or other duties related to maintenance of the tow motors. 

Participates in warehouse reorganization when needed to make room for new product and to arrange fast moving and slow-moving items in the appropriate aisles. 

Sets up and takes down racking to accommodate product.  

Assists with moving closeout items to closeout aisles and toy fair booth setup and takedown annually. 

Required Duties of all Associates 

Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)  

Understand and execute the principles of the company’s Operational Excellence program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities 

Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company 

Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Tow motor certified and able to drive a tow motor and a reach truck. 

Able to follow oral and written instructions, including special instructions. 

Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities necessary to achieve desired results and considers additional ways to help the company beyond assigned tasks. 

High attention to detail and accuracy. 

Accepts and effectively adapts to change. Recognizes change is necessary, inevitable, and an opportunity to learn new things. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Position requires frequent standing, lifting, reaching, walking, handling, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing, pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

Required: 

High school diploma or G.E.D  

1-year experience in a warehouse environment 

2+ years stand up Tow Motor reach truck experience working in a fast-paced environment. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

Full Time - Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with possible overtime 

Additional hours and days (holidays, weekends) as required 

EEO Statement  

Wild Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment, recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, lay-off, demotion or termination of employment will be made without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local law.