Forklift Operator

Coastal Elite Pro; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is hiring a Warehouse Equipment Operator to support our fast-paced retail logistics. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, use scanners and WMS, and ensure accurate inventory movement.

You will help inbound, outbound, and replenishment workflows while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and meeting productivity targets. Collaboration with a data-driven team will drive ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered warehouse equipment.
• Accurate scanning and updating inventory in WMS.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and safe material handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity expectations.
• Willingness to collaborate and participate in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment to safely move, load, and store furniture and home goods inventory.
• Use scanners and warehouse management systems to pick, put away, and track products accurately.
• Support inbound, outbound, and replenishment workflows.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Meet productivity goals while following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with a data-driven team to identify issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Powered equipment operation

Inventory accuracy

Warehouse safety

Fast-paced adaptation

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scanner

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

Warehouse Equipment Operator

supports a fast-paced retail logistics operation by operating warehouse equipment and managing inventory movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment to safely move, load, and store furniture and home goods inventory.
• Use scanners and warehouse management systems to pick, put away, and track products accurately.
• Support inbound, outbound, and replenishment workflows.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Meet productivity goals while following safety procedures.
• Collaborate with a data-driven team to identify issues and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency operating powered warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack).
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when scanning and updating inventory in WMS.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and safe material handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity expectations.
• Willingness to collaborate and participate in process improvement.