Experienced Forklift Operator NIGHT SHIFT

Specialty Kraft Converters, LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Forklift Operators for their night shift in Edison, NJ. This role offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring the efficient handling of materials. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, and take the first step towards a rewarding career with great growth potential.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free Uniforms

Vision Insurance

Opportunity for Advancement

Wellness Resources

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 70lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Experience with forklifts is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading raw materials and finished products.
• Maintain workflow by keeping busy and following instructions.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Mechanical Ability

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Standard and Metric Tape Measure

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

SKC Forklift Operator (NIGHT SHIFT) – Edison, NJ

About Specialty Kraft Converters

Specialty Kraft Converters (SKC) is a privately owned domestic supplier of insulation vapor retarders and facings. We primarily supply residential building insulation manufacturers with printed and asphalt coated paper substrates. SKC is currently seeking full-time Experienced Forklift Operators to join our NIGHT SHIFT. The manufacturing plant schedule is 7AM – 7PM and 7PM – 7AM, 4 to 5 days per week. Ambient temperature could be 95 – 100F during summer months.

What We Offer You

· $20.25/HOUR to start (PLUS $.75/HOUR Night Shift Differential) $21.00/HOUR NIGHT SHIFT to start

· $22.10/HOUR after (90) day probationary period ($22.85/HOUR NIGHT SHIFT)

· Night shift differential

· OT calculated after 8 hours worked daily

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage (90% PAID BY EMPLOYER/10% EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION) after completion of (90) day probationary period

· 401k retirement saving

· Life insurance (100% PAID BY EMPLOYER)

· Paid time off plus all major holidays

About The Position

The Forklift Operator Position is a starting position with the company. New employees typically work a few weeks on our day shift to train before transitioning to night shift. New employees are trained as forklift operators/machine helpers and work in a support role of the production machine operator processing coated Kraft paper materials and laminations.

New employees who successfully adapt to the work environment, job duties and safety culture of SKC can bid to fill open positions within the company as new opportunities become available.

The work requires physical exertion, the ability to learn and follow instructions, a keen eye for safety, some mechanical ability and a positive attitude. We are a company of dedicated individuals with a sense of urgency who will do whatever is required to supply our customers.

About The Typical Workday

You will keep busy opening raw materials, helping to load the raw materials on the machine, unloading the finished product, cleaning up, changing over to other products and doing what it takes to keep the equipment running. There are periods of down time and intense periods of work. Staying busy is a key attribute to help balance the workflow.

Qualifications

We will train you to drive a forklift, although experience is preferred, and operate various stations of our main production machine progressively. The job requires some heavy lifting (up to 70lbs.), the ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, reach, stretch, twist and squat. Excellent communication skills and general proficiency with computers are required to manage the process. You must be able to read both a standard and metric tape measure and use it accurately.

Please note: If you are offered employment, it may be contingent upon the successful completion of all background verifications, physical, lift assessment and drug screenings.

EOE, M/F/D/V