1st Shift Warehouse Worker - Freight Unloader

Innovative Distribution Services Inc; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Innovative Distribution Services Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Worker to join our team as a Freight Unloader. This role involves unloading freight, organizing items for storage, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires physical work, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with teammates to reach daily unloading goals. Training is provided, with a path to a piecework pay structure based on unloaded freight volumes.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload freight from trucks and containers.
• Sort and organize items for storage.
• Operate pallet jacks and move freight to storage areas.
• Ensure items are properly labeled and stored safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Pallet jack experience

Ability to lift heavy items

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible shifts

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and efficient Warehouse Worker to join our team as a Freight Unloader. This position involves unloading freight and ensuring that all items are handled safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Unload freight from delivery trucks and containers
• - Sort and organize items for storage
• - Ensure all items are handled safely to prevent damage
• - Maintain a clean and organized work area
• - Follow safety protocols and procedures at all times
• - Collaborate with team members to meet daily unloading goals

Skills and Qualifications:

• - Previous experience in a warehouse or similar environment is preferred
• - Experience on pallet jack
• - Ability to lift heavy items and perform physical tasks
• - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• - Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• - Flexibility to work various shifts as needed

Hours:

Monday-Friday 5:30am- finish (approx. 2pm).

Compensation:

• Hourly while training and then to piecework pay structure based on the volume of freight unloaded.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are all available. The company also offers: 401k, accident coverage and Paid time off

Requirements:

• - Unload freight from trucks and transport it to the appropriate storage area
• - Sort and organize freight according to destination and type
• - Operate equipment including pallet jacks
• - Ensure that all freight is properly labeled and stored
• - Maintain a clean and organized work area
• - Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times
• - Ability to work as a team