Forklift Operator

AIG Trucking, Inc dba Kohler D; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Kohler Distributing Company in Northern NJ is seeking full-time Forklift Operators to support our beer and beverage distribution operations. The role includes pallet movement, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining clean, organized storage areas.

New hires pass a 90-day probationary period and receive a benefits package including medical and dental coverage for you and your family, holidays, and a 401(k) plan. This is a unionized, day-shift position with overtime expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing operations and safety.
• Ability to operate forklift equipment.
• Familiarity with scanning devices and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Use a scanner to perform tasks.
• Replenish and clean pick areas.
• Replenish bulk storage areas.
• Move and store pallets of product.
• Operate warehouse floor sweepers and scrubbers.
• Move pallets to various locations in the warehouse.
• Load/unload delivery trucks.
• Make space for incoming deliveries.
• Pick and sort kegs; assist with order picking when needed.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Manual handling

Job description

Kohler Distributing Companyis the #1 Beer and other Alcoholic beverage wholesale distributor in Northern NJ. We are 280+ team members strong, working in a 250,000 square foot office and warehousing facility. We stride ourselves in providing the best support and service to our nearly 3000 retail customers.

We are currently looking for full-time Forklift Operatorsto join our team and help fulfill our commitments to our customers.

This position is unionized with Teamsters Local 11. New employees who successfully pass the 90-day probationary period will enjoy the following benefit's package:

• FREE Medical and Dental insurance for you and your family, 13 annually paid holidays, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, and paid Vacation/Sick time after 12 months of employment.

Job Description:

• Using a scanner to perform tasks.
• Replenishing and cleaning pick areas.
• Replenishing our bulk storage areas.
• Moving and putting away pallets of product.
• Using the sweeper and scrubber machines to clean the warehouse floor.
• Moving pallets of product to various locations throughout warehouse.
• Loading/unloading our delivery trucks.
• Making space in warehouse for incoming deliveries.
• Picking and sorting kegs.
• Occasionally assisting with order picking.

Job Requirements:

• Must have at least 1 year of warehousing experience.
• Day time shift schedule: Monday to Friday, start-time varies between 5am, 6am, and 10am.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift up to 100lbs throughout duration of shift.
• Must pass a forklift driving test at interview.

This position does require daily overtime.

NOTE: Employment is contingent on passing a drug test, B.A.T and background check.