Forklift Driver/Production Assistant

Specialty-Kraft-Converters,-LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 2,790,000 - 3,044,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Specialty Kraft Converters (SKC) is hiring for a Night Shift Forklift Driver/Production Assistant in Edison, New Jersey. This entry-level role provides hands-on training on forklift operation, material handling, and machine support within a fast-paced production line.

The position requires lifting up to 70 lbs, standing for long periods, and good reading of standard and metric tape measures. Training leads to night shifts with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to read standard and metric tape measures and use them accurately.
• Willingness to train as forklift operator and machine helper.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished product.
• Load raw materials onto the production line and unload finished items.
• Assist machine operators and help keep equipment running smoothly.
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies; participate in training as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production support

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Basic computer skills

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

SKC Forklift Driver/Production Assistant (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 Production Assistants to join our organization. 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/hr to start (PLUS $.75 Night Shift Differential) ($21.00/hr NIGHTS) to start; Increase to $22.10/HOUR (Plus $0.75 Differential) after (90) DAY Probationary Period.
• Night shift differential
• OT calculated after 8 hours worked daily
• Family medical, dental, and vision coverage (90% PAID BY EMPLOYER/10% EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION)
• 401k retirement saving
• Life insurance (100% PAID BY EMPLOYER)
• Paid time off plus all major holidays

About the position

The FORKLIFT DRIVER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT role is a starting position with the company. New employees typically work a few weeks on 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 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 operating a forklift, 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 progressively train you to drive a forklift and operate various stations of our main production machine. 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 any and all background verifications, physical, lift assessment and drug screenings.

EOE, M/F/D/V