Part time Equipment Operator

Location: Lathrop, California, United States

Department: Warehouse

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

About the Role

Wayfair is hiring Part-Time Equipment Operators in Lathrop, California for its Warehouse department, with immediate openings to support peak season operations from October 19 to December 13. Starting at a competitive $23.75 per hour, this role offers weekend shifts (Saturday-Sunday, 6am-2:30pm, totaling 16 hours) with opportunities for additional hours. Operators will use advanced equipment like Order Pickers (Cherry Pickers), Reach Trucks, and scanning technology within the Warehouse Management System to efficiently locate, pick, and fulfill customer orders during Wayfair's busiest period, ensuring high performance for bonus eligibility. Benefits include a $400 peak performance bonus for strong attendance and results, referral bonuses up to $500, 401(k) matching, company discounts, and clear paths for growth through conversions and promotions. This position emphasizes reliability, equipment proficiency, and commitment to logistics excellence in a fast-paced fulfillment environment, ideal for logistics professionals seeking flexible, rewarding warehouse work at a leading e-commerce company.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Order Pickers (Cherry Picker) to locate and pick orders
• Operate Reach Trucks for order fulfillment
• Utilize scanning equipment technology for inventory tracking
• Navigate warehouse to pick orders efficiently
• Work weekend shifts (Sat-Sun 6am-2:30pm)
• Maintain attendance and performance for peak season bonus
• Handle additional hours during peak operations
• Contribute to warehouse order fulfillment during high-volume periods

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work required 16 hour shift (Sat-Sun 6am-2:30pm)
• Successful attendance throughout peak period (Oct 19-Dec 13) for bonus eligibility
• Successful performance throughout defined peak period
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely
• Availability for additional hours as opportunities arise
• Commitment during busiest time of year
• Eligibility for referral and peak bonuses

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating order pickers or reach trucks
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems

Required Skills

• Order Picker (Cherry Picker) operation
• Reach Truck operation
• Scanning equipment proficiency
• Warehouse navigation
• Order picking accuracy
• Inventory location and selection
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) usage
• Peak season commitment
• Weekend shift availability
• Safe equipment handling
• Attendance reliability
• Performance consistency
• Attention to detail in high-volume picking

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage starting at $23.75 per hour
• Peak performance bonus up to $400 for Oct 19-Dec 13
• Referral bonus up to $500 per hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Wayfair company discounts
• Growth opportunities including conversions and promotions

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.