Evening Forklift Operator – Precision & Safety

CVS Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health Distribution Center in Jersey City seeks a dependable Equipment Operator to safely operate forklifts and wire-guided equipment, load and move freight, and support cross‑dock activities. You will ensure accuracy, maintain clean work areas, and follow safety protocols to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include performing safety inspections, maintaining certifications, loading trailers, securing shipments, and assisting with inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification on warehouse powered equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs with team lift.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime or weekends during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wire‑guided vehicles, and other powered equipment.
• Perform preliminary safety inspections on all assigned equipment.
• Maintain required certifications for wire‑guided power equipment and radio‑frequency unit use.
• Move and position freight onto trailers safely and efficiently.
• Verify trailer size and number, review load requirements, and check orders for accuracy.
• Secure merchandise using tape, shrink wrap, or other stabilizing materials.
• Ensure proper weight distribution for safe transport and vehicle stability.
• Maximize trailer space while minimizing load imbalance and damage risk.
• Inspect products for damage or defects; report quality concerns promptly.
• Verify product specifications, SKUs, quantities, and labels match order requirements.
• Support inventory accuracy by tracking item movement, documenting discrepancies, and assisting with stock monitoring.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas in alignment with facility safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel, loaders, and drivers to support efficient workflow.
• Understand basic cross‑dock functions, including unloading inbound freight, checking for damages/accuracy, and sorting by destination.
• Perform basic consolidation tasks such as stacking product efficiently, maximizing pallet capacity, and securing pallets for safe movement.

Skills

18+ years old

Certification on warehouse equipment

Reading writing counting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting 30–75 lbs

Overtime availability

Reliable attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CVS Health Distribution Center in Jersey City seeks a dependable Equipment Operator to safely operate forklifts and wire-guided equipment, load and move freight, and support cross‑dock activities. You will ensure accuracy, maintain clean work areas, and follow safety protocols to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include performing safety inspections, maintaining certifications, loading trailers, securing shipments, and assisting with inventory control.