Forklift Operator (Belle Mead, NJ, US, 08844)

Forklift Operator (Belle Mead, NJ, US, 08844)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Forklift drivers are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, or trucks. Forklift drivers are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, or trucks.

Shift-Monday-Friday 2nd shift 3:15pm-11:30pm

Your responsibilities

Operate a sit-down forklift for the purpose of moving products within the warehouse while adhering to all safety rules and safety management standards. Handle the movement of pallets on and off trailers and other vehicles by using site equipment including pallet jacks or forklifts within the plant. Adhere to daily production schedule and prioritize job duties ensuring assignments are completed. Consult and coordinate with manager, team lead, etc. regarding loading and unloading operations. Able to create/print LPs, change shrink wrap/corrugate items, remove completed FNG/Ingredient items from wrapper and able to wrap, stack and load all ingredient items with no damage. Adhere to quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting damaged product and shortages.

• Operate a sit-down forklift for the purpose of moving products within the warehouse while adhering to all safety rules and safety management standards.
• Handle the movement of pallets on and off trailers and other vehicles by using site equipment including pallet jacks or forklifts within the plant.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and prioritize job duties ensuring assignments are completed. Consult and coordinate with manager, team lead, etc. regarding loading and unloading operations.
• Able to create/print LPs, change shrink wrap/corrugate items, remove completed FNG/Ingredient items from wrapper and able to wrap, stack and load all ingredient items with no damage.
• Adhere to quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting damaged product and shortages.

The experience we're looking for

Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently Minimum 2 years’ experience in sit down forklift operation, Slipsheet experience highly preferred Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing tasks Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision Must be able to interpret and input performance data to improve processes Must have a valid driver’s license This role is not currently offering Visa sponsorship or considering international movement

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sit down forklift operation, Slipsheet experience highly preferred
• Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing tasks
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision
• Must be able to interpret and input performance data to improve processes
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• This role is not currently offering Visa sponsorship or considering international movement

The skills for success

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.