Forklift Operator

Staff Management Group is seeking a Forklift Operator for our client in Moonachie, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 8AM - 5PM
• Monday - Friday
• Plus overtime

Pay Rate:

• $20 / hour

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a motivated and experienced Production Leader to join our Outbound Department at our Linden, NJ facility. The Production Leader is responsible for supervising daily outbound operations, guiding warehouse associates, and ensuring that all outgoing orders are processed accurately and efficiently during the 1st shift.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and hands-on warehouse experience. The ideal candidate will lead by example, maintain safety and productivity standards, and support a positive team culture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks, incoming sea containers, loading sea containers, prepare air shipments, packages, LCL, and LTL via forklift and sometimes by hand (rarely)
• Participate in cross-training program to develop skills in all areas of warehouse operations.
• Utilize bar coding to properly label, put away, track, pick, and pack inventory. Prepare warehouse receipts by taking dims and weight of incoming cargo and photos.
• Put away incoming freight, prepare and verify loading guides as dictated by operational need
• Participate and assist with special projects, inventory movement, warehouse layout, or other movement of goods as needed. Including determine equipment size and quantity required per shipment, as dictated by operational need
• Maintain general cleanliness of warehouse by moving recyclable and non-recyclable goods to the proper collection containers.
• Participate in cycle and annual inventory counts/recounts.
• Comply with all company. TSA and OSHA regulated safety codes
• Maintain cleanliness of company issued machinery and tools
• Overtime as necessary
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements:

• MUST be bilingual - English AND Spanish
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent with warehousing experience or any combination of education and experience.
• Bar Coding/WMS/RF System Skills/ WMS
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to meet Company standards
• Ability to pass CRP Forklift Operation Certification OR to be forklift certified is better
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all Departments Standards
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be active
• Must be able to walk, kneel, bend and reach repeatedly.
• Good Product & Customer Knowledge
• Be proactive

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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