Forklift Operator-2

Crate & Barrel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our Cranbury distribution center. You will use forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers to move furniture and houseware, stock shelves, and prepare merchandise for shipment.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with responsibilities including daily equipment checks, inventory reconciliation, and participating in related training. This is an on-site, full-time position offering opportunities to contribute to efficient

Qualifications

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Commitment to safety and loss prevention.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise using forklifts and other equipment.
• Perform safety checks on lifts and report any damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Perform routine equipment servicing and housekeeping.
• Rotate through departments to meet business demands.
• Participate in training on new systems and technology updates.
• Meet daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Equipment operation experience

Tools

Power industrial equipment

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