Job Description
Staff Management Group is seeking a Forklift Operator for our client in Monroe Township, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.
Schedule:
- All shifts available
- 1st Shift: 8AM - 5PM
- Mid Shift: 10AM - 7PM
- 2nd Shift: 3PM - 12AM
- 3rd Shift: 10PM - 6AM
Pay Rate:
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations by picking, packing, and transporting materials using powered industrial equipment (P.I.E.) such as cherry pickers, sit-down/stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and turret trucks. This role involves handling inventory accurately, maintaining organized stock, and ensuring all inbound and outbound shipments are processed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate P.I.E equipment including cherry picker, sit-down/stand-up forklift, reach truck, and turret
- Perform pre-inspections of equipment before use
- Receive and review pick tickets to identify product details (SKU, size, color, quantity)
- Pick merchandise from warehouse shelves and prepare orders for shipment
- Pack, repack, and weigh orders according to instructions
- Transport completed orders to designated shipping areas
- Load, unload, and stage materials properly within the warehouse
- Place incoming inventory into correct storage locations (put-away)
- Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory processes
- Organize pallets and ensure proper product placement
- Maintain accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring items are free of damage
- Operate equipment at controlled speeds to ensure safe material handling
- Follow warehouse procedures and safety guidelines at all times
Training & Development:
- Training on specific P.I.E equipment (Cherry Picker, Sit-down/Stand-up, Reach Truck, Turret)
- Learn product lines, SKU identification, and proper packing procedures
- Hands-on training with experienced operators on warehouse layout and navigation
- Instruction on proper staging, off-loading, and inventory handling.
Job Requirements:
- Prior experience operating forklift equipment required
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with team members and supervisors
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment
- Ability to follow instructions and adapt to varying tasks
- Safety-focused mindset with ability to handle materials responsibly
Work Environment:
- Work is generally routine with clearly defined tasks, though some responsibilities may require independent judgment
- Fast-paced environment with varying daily responsibilities and priorities.
Additional Information:
Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.
About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey's leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!
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Job Tags
All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift