Forklift Driver

People First Staffing; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Staffing in New Jersey is seeking a dependable Cherry Picker Operator for our distribution center. You will operate a sit-down cherry picker forklift to pick items, assist with packaging and labeling, and help track inventory for on-time shipment.

The role requires 6 months to 1 year of forklift experience, familiarity with shipping/receiving, and the ability to pass drug and background checks. OSHA certification is preferred and you will follow safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Six months to a year of experience operating a sit-down cherry picker or forklift.
• Some shipping and receiving experience is preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use a cherry picker forklift to place or remove items on warehouse shelves.
• Package and label items for shipment.
• Keep track of shipments and inventory changes within the warehouse.
• Operate a cherry picker forklift with a work platform to check inventory.
• Follow all safety regulations and assist with loading/unloading trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Cherry Picker Operator Job Summary:

Our distribution center is looking for a dependable and experienced Cherry Picker Operator to join our team. This is an order picking role, so your main tasks will involve using the forklift to retrieve items from warehouse shelves for shipment and helping package and label them for order fulfillment. Other tasks include keeping track of inventory changes and completing daily production reports. Applicants should have at least six months to a year of experience operating a sit-down cherry picker or forklift, and some shipping and receiving experience is preferred. All applicants must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Cherry Picker Operator Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use a cherry picker forklift to place or remove large items on warehouse shelves.
• Package and label items for shipment.
• Keep track of shipments and product relocations within the warehouse.
• Use a cherry picker forklift with a work platform to elevate workers so they can check inventory.
• Follow all safety regulations.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, including loading and unloading delivery trucks.

Cherry Picker Operator Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate (preferred).
• Six or more months of experience operating a cherry picker or forklift.
• Experience operating a pallet jack (preferred).
• OSHA certification (preferred).
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanical skills.
• Physical stamina.