Day-Shift Forklift Operator | Warehouse & Inventory

Nestlé Health Science; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Warehouse Operator II for our New York facility. You will move, organize, and track materials, operate forklifts, support shipping and receiving, and help maintain inventory accuracy.

The role follows a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with onboarding and safety procedures in place; candidates must lift up to 50 lbs, be comfortable with powders and chemicals, and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Proven experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout your shift.
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens.
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Load and unload trucks, verifying shipments against documentation.
• Perform cycle counts and update inventory systems.
• Organize and label warehouse storage areas.
• Pick, pack, and stage materials for shipment.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize tasks and maintain workflow.
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Computers/tablets/inventory systems

Basic math skills

Read/write/understand English

Organization/time management

Team-oriented/dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Warehouse Operator II for our New York facility. You will move, organize, and track materials, operate forklifts, support shipping and receiving, and help maintain inventory accuracy.

The role follows a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, with onboarding and safety procedures in place; candidates must lift up to 50 lbs, be comfortable with powders and chemicals, and work overtime as needed.