21 Forklift Operator jobs in Staten Island

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout facility.

• Effectively stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders for shipment, check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation, while labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as directed by management.

• In compliance with OSHA standards, operate equipment (sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, single/double pallet jacks and RF scanners) in a manner that promotes safety.

• Must be able to meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

• Perform other duties such as inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes and may be required to perform other duties outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

What Could Set You Apart:

• An ability to work independently.

• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned, and the ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.

• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a forklift, sit, hear, or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls. Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.

• Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).

• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.

• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must be able lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance. Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

• Wear clothing,boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question: "What's in it for me?" We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold, you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.50 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout facility.

• Effectively stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders for shipment, check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation, while labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as directed by management.

• In compliance with OSHA standards, operate equipment (sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, single/double pallet jacks and RF scanners) in a manner that promotes safety.

• Must be able to meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

• Perform other duties such as inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes and may be required to perform other duties outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

What Could Set You Apart:

• An ability to work independently.

• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned, and the ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.

• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a forklift, sit, hear, or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls. Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.

• Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).

• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.

• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must be able lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance. Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

• Wear clothing,boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question: "What's in it for me?" We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold, you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.50 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

Job Description

New Castle Building Products (NCBP) is a privately owned full-service building material distributor based in White Plains, NY. NCBP operates with seven core values: Caring, Urgency, Teamwork, Honesty, Accountability, Flexibility and Passion. All our 20+ locations from Massachusetts to Baltimore operate with these core values as their driving force. We look for team members who will display and share these values with fellow employees and customers as we strive to develop the next generation of knowledgeable professional within the commercial and residential roofing industry.

Our location based in Eatontown, NJ  is seeking a full time Warehouse/Forklift Operator . Candidates should have the ability to function in a dynamic warehouse environment and order fulfillment is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Frequent lifting and moving of material up to 70 pounds

• Loading and unloading trucks of building materials including the checking-in of material
• Fulfilling customer orders from stock based on work orders
• Load building materials onto pallets and shelves for either delivery or for receipt into the warehouse
• Assist in counting of physical inventory
• Operate forklift in a safe manner with proper safety equipment
• Organize warehouse for orderliness at all times
• You will be expected to perform other duties as assigned
• Frequent standing, walking, crouching

• Unparalleled work environment
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• A yearly review

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Job Description

Job Position: Warehouse Associate

Brief Description

We are looking for warehouse associates with forklift experience with high attention to detail to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles.

Essential Functions

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is NOT an exhaustive list of all expectations. The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prefer 2-4 years of experience
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding
• Consistently lift, standing, bending, and rotating motions
• Operate hand truck and forklift
• Must be able to read and write English
• Basic Mathematics Skills
• Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.

Physical Demands

This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

• Must be able to move about the warehouse to access products, and machinery and assist others
• Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to bend downward using legs at the knee
• Must be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess product
• Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate information

Skills

• Basic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract)
• Ability to interpret instruction
• Basic computer skills
• Prefer forklift skills

Non-Physical Demands

• Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance
• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required
• Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload
• Must be dedicated to working safely
• Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k

Job Description

Position Summary

The Warehouse Forklift Operator will be responsible for collecting and maintaining documentation generated during the order fulfillment (shipping) and purchase order receipt (receiving) processes. This position will involve a significant amount of data entry and working within a warehouse environment.

Schedule

• Wednesday to Sunday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Occasional overtime may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, stocking, selection, pallet consolidation, unloading and loading as scheduled assigned
• Perform selection utilizing pick tickets, building pallets of product, wrapping them from top to bottom and staging them in the proper shipping lanes
• Operate any equipment training and certified to use in a safe and efficient manner. Equipment may include box cutters, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, or other heavy machinery
• Comply with all applicable health and safety codes.
• Other duties not listed here may be assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Job Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience preferred and experience working in a food manufacturing facility.
• 1 year minimum of warehouse/inventory management experience.
• 1 year minimum with forklift experience, certification not required.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus!
• Proficient in data entry, excellent communication skills, and experience in communicating with vendors, carriers, and other third parties.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of warehouse management ERP processes and systems preferred.
• Sufficient knowledge of inventory management processes and systems.
• Capacity to acquire basic knowledge of all products carried in the distribution center.
• Proficiency in fulfilling the physical requirements of the position and proper use of equipment, including meeting heavy-lifting requirements.
• A self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision, motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Adaptability to changes in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Capable of performing tasks in fluctuating temperature environments, including freezers and coolers, as well as in unclean, humid, and wet conditions, with temperatures typically around 35 degrees Fahrenheit.

Physical Demands

• Required to maintain the ability to stand, sit, bend, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds with continuous motion.

Benefits

Come join the Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other ancillary benefits
• Matching 401k
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Free juice!

Compensation

$17 - $19/HR DOE

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Suja Life is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

Our client has multiple openings for a Forklift Operator for direct hire positions in Avenel, NJ.

Hours: Training will be on 1st shift 7am to 3pm.
Shift: 1st & 2nd

Pay: $19-$20/HR

Requirements:

• MUST have own STEEL TOED SHOES!
• Will be running the paint line and must be able to drive a sit down Forklift!
• Must be comfortable working overtime during peak season
• Own reliable transportation
• Will become a member of The Teamsters Union and be eligible for the benefits provided by the teamsters.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Georgia-Pacific Recycling is seeking a Forklift Operator for at our South Plainfield, NJ facility.

This role supports the sustainability efforts of Georgia-Pacific by facilitating the movement of incoming and outgoing product through the facility. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety standards, attendance excellence, and knowledge of forklift operations.

Salary:

Starting at $18-$19/hr.

Shift:

1st shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM (this role also works rotating Saturdays from 6:00AM - 2:30PM).

2nd shift: Monday-Friday 2:00 PM-10:30 PM (thsi role also works rotating Saturdays)

This role works weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Harmon Recycling is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, trading in excess of 100 thousand tons per week. We develop markets for our supplier's recovered materials and provide a reliable source of quality feed stock to our global customer base. To learn more about our Harmon Recycling division, visit What You Will Do

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trailers.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Work collaboratively with other team members
• Ensure a safe work environment throughout the facility by removing debris from areas within the warehouse.
• Perform work that requires lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Promote safe work practices and maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours a day.

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• 6 months or more of experience using a forklift to load and unload trailers

• Experience with a skid steer or front-end loader

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.