Forklift Operator

Crate & Barrel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel in Cranbury, NJ seeks a Forklift Operator to move furniture and houseware within our distribution center. You will operate forklifts, reach trucks and stock pickers to stock, retrieve, lift and position merchandise safely and efficiently, while upholding safety and customer satisfaction.

You will perform safety checks, maintain accurate inventory, and assist with routine equipment servicing. The role requires basic English, good communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and at

Qualifications

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, reach trucks and stock pickers to stock, retrieve, lift and position merchandise.
• Perform safety checks on lifts and report any damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Perform routine equipment servicing and housekeeping of the facility.
• Rotate through departments and participate in training on new systems.
• Complete tasks assigned by leadership to meet daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Power equipment operation

Basic English

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Stock picker

Job description

As a vital member of our team, the Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the efficient movement of furniture and/or houseware products. You'll expertly utilize material handling equipment (including forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers) to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and precisely position merchandise throughout our dynamic distribution center. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is deeply committed to safety and passionate about delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

A day in the life as a Forklift Operator...

• Uses materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise or materials stored on various levels throughout the warehouse/crossdock
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities
• Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift
• Maintains accurate inventory and reports any discrepancies
• Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you'll bring to the table...

• Basic English Language proficiency
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment