Warehouse Equipment Operator - Oriental Trading Company

**Full-Time Only**

As our Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating stock picking and forklift equipment at heights of up to 40 feet to replenish merchandise to warehouse locations, helping to Make Life More Fun every day!  Wages start at $18 per hour for this regular full-time position at our La Vista (114th & Giles) and Omaha (108th & I) location with the opportunity for performance based bonus. Employees on our swing shift earn a $2 per hour shift differential. To learn more, watch the preview below.

Detailed Description:

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate order picker, forklift, pallet jack, turret truck and related equipment to move product throughout the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks
• Check work for quality and accuracy to ensure an amazing customer experience
• Interact with technology like scanners and radios and use screen prompts to follow directions
• Work independently and as part of a team to build on our culture of fun! 

What you need to join the fun:

• Must be at least at least 18 years old
• Ability to follow safety guidelines to include  listening for warning horns and observing warning lights
• Average reading and counting skills
• Ability to walk, stand, squat, bend frequently throughout the shift
• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds and carry a 4 foot distance
• Ability to occasionally lift 75 lbs
• Ability to occasionally push and pull totes and rolling carts with up to 50 lbs of force
• Ability to work in elevated work areas up to 28 feet high
• Ability to reach heights up to 6 feet
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs and utilize step stools 

What’s in it for you:

• On-site training
• Shift differential
• Performance based incentive
• Comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, vision coverage options
• Company 401K matching program
• Basic life insurance
• Parental leave
• Medical and family leave
• Disability insurance or salary continuation for personal illness or injury
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discount
• Company events and more!

All work and no play just isn’t our style. Join us today!  

To apply in less than ten minutes click the “Apply” button or view a complete list of our current openings at http://www.myotccareer.com.  

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.  

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