Job Description
Join our award-winning Newark warehouse team as a Forklift Operator and earn a $2,500 sign-on bonus! We're seeking safety-focused professionals to support our fast-paced distribution center with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. This critical role offers immediate start dates and career growth opportunities in one of New Jersey's busiest logistics hubs.
What We Offer:
• $2,500 sign-on bonus (paid after 90 days)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement programs
Responsibilities
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move, load, and unload materials efficiently
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
- Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems
- Adhere strictly to OSHA safety protocols and company procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize warehouse operations
- Support inventory audits and cycle count initiatives
- Train new team members on equipment operation and safety standards
Qualifications
- Valid OSHA-certified forklift operator license or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Minimum 1 year of warehouse or logistics experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety compliance
- Basic computer literacy for inventory tracking systems
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen required