Job Description
Join our award-winning logistics team in Newark, NJ as a Forklift Operator! We're offering a competitive $2,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who start before December 31st. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment in one of New Jersey's busiest distribution hubs. If you're safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and ready to accelerate your career, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials efficiently in warehouse settings
- Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance checks
- Ensure accurate inventory management through systematic scanning and documentation
- Maintain strict compliance with OSHA safety protocols and company policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize loading/unloading processes
- Train new hires on equipment operation and safety procedures
- Support warehouse cleanliness and organization standards
Qualifications
- Valid OSHA forklift certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Minimum 1 year of warehouse/forklift operation experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards
- Basic computer literacy for inventory systems
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends if required
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen required