Forklift Operator

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

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 9AM - 5:30PM
• Monday - Friday
• Plus Overtime

Pay Rate:

• $17.50 / hour

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator to handle loading, unloading, and moving of materials with precision and care. This is a great temp-to-perm opportunity for dependable individuals who are ready to contribute to a high-performing warehouse team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload goods from trucks or containers
• Transport, stack, and organize products within the warehouse
• Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure proper working condition
• Follow all safety procedures and company guidelines during forklift operations
• Support general warehouse functions, including staging, packing, or organizing inventory
• Identify and report equipment or product issues to supervisors
• Assist with inventory counts and stock movement as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace
• Ensure products are handled and stored properly to prevent damage
• Meet daily productivity expectations and follow schedules closely.

Job Requirements:

• MUST be bilingual - English AND Spanish
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift
• Forklift certification required and must be current
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail

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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