Forklift Operator

DWK Life Sciences; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with a 75% match

Medical (including prescriptions), D &

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

DWK Life Sciences is seeking a Warehouse Associate at our Millville, NJ facility to receive, store, pick, pack, and ship materials safely and accurately, while following established workflow and quality procedures. You will operate forklift equipment, maintain inventory records, perform cycle counts, and ensure a clean, organized work area.

The role requires physical endurance (lifting up to 70 lbs), teamwork, and strict compliance with ISO and EHS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions accurately.
• Basic reading and math skills required for inventory and paperwork.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and adhere to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates warehouse equipment and performs daily maintenance and inspection.
• Maintains inventory records and tracks product movement across locations.
• Receives, identifies, picks, packs, pallets, and ships orders.
• Performs physical inventory and cycle counts as directed.
• Ensures safe handling, cleanliness, and organization of the facility.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Basic reading & math

Teamwork

Instruction compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

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Millville, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1379

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