Forklift Operator

DWK Life Sciences GmbH; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

DWK Life Sciences is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Millville, NJ. The role focuses on receiving, storing, picking, packing and shipping materials with forklift equipment in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include accurate inventory handling, order preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in line with ISO and EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years experience operating forklift equipment in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Familiar with receiving, shipping, storage, retrieval and related paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment and perform daily maintenance and inspection.
• Maintain inventory records of receipts, shipments and transfers.
• Identify and receive products into inventory locations accurately.
• Pick, pack, palletize, wrap and tag orders from pick lists.
• Return products to proper locations and assist in cycle counts.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Follow written/verbal instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

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Millville, NJ, US

Background

DWK Life Sciences LLC (DWK) was formed through the merger of three industry leaders and provides the world's laboratories and production environments with the most comprehensive range of labware. Serving scientific research, technical applications, storage, and packaging needs, DWK manufactures a wide array of precision glassware and specialty products for the life sciences market. DWK also offers products and services (vials, ampules, stoppers, septa, seals, caps, bottles, tubes, flasks, and value-added services) to customers seeking packaging solutions.

Revenue streams are driven by three primary channels: Global distributors, National distributors, and Direct field selling efforts.

DWK supports four primary market segments: Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Analytical Sciences, and Industrial glass.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 75% match of your first 8% deferred
• Medical (including prescriptions), Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays

Position Summary

The position is responsible to accurately, consistently and safely follow directions involved in receiving, storing, retrieving, picking, loading and shipping materials from the 1501 N. 10 th Street.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates various pieces of warehouse equipment including daily maintenance and inspection.
• Maintains inventory control records over every product movement – receipts, shipments, transfers within the warehouse from one location to another
• Accurately identifies and receives product into inventory locations.
• Accurately identifies product to be picked from a pick list.
• Accurately picks, packs, palletizes, wraps and tags orders.
• Accurately returns product to proper inventory locations.
• Moves and stacks ware for the purpose of conducting physical inventory.
• Assists in physical inventory and cycle counting as directed.
• Observes safe product handling techniques.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
• Loads or unloads trucks or trailers from other facilities or vendors.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and professional manner, while completing tasks on a timely basis.
• Keeps work area clean and well organized and assists in keeping entire facility in the same condition.
• Works within the guidelines of ISO and EHS.
• Understand DWK Quality Policy and relevant Quality Objectives.
• Recognize his/her contribution to the effectiveness of the OPS including the benefits of improved performance
• Comprehend the impact or effect of not conforming with OPS
• Observes all safety precautions, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Two (2) years experience driving various types of forklift equipment in fast-paced, high volume warehouse preferred.
• Familiar with warehouse operations: receiving, shipping, stock storing & retrieval and associated paperwork.

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication
• Basic reading and math skills
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions/procedures

Work Environment / Conditions / Physical Demands

Ability to physically pick stock from floor rack locations, lifting heavy boxes (approx max wt 70+/- lbs.) and pallets on a continuous daily basis