Forklift Operator (2nd shift)

Chelten House Products; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision & Dental

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401k

Refer-a-Friend program

Training & advancement

Job summary

Chelten House Products, a fourth-generation family-owned food manufacturer, is hiring a Forklift Operator for our distribution center in CT. You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, support rail cart docking, and ensure inventory accuracy using RF scanners.

The role requires 2+ years of forklift experience, valid forklift certification or ability to obtain it, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Union benefits and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to complete neat and accurate paperwork.
• Safely operate forklift in shared forklift-pedestrian areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, hand truck, or stand-up lift.
• Assist with rail cart docking procedures as trained.
• Use RF scanning equipment to ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanning equipment

Job description

• Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned, food industry manufacturer, with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.

What We Have:

• Competitive pay union rate 23.54/hour
• Union benefits such as medical, vision and dental
• Union paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee appreciation events
• Supplemental benefits including life insurance and 401k contributions
• Philanthropic endeavors and community involvement
• Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program
• Training and advancement opportunities

What We Need:

• We need a Forklift Operator responsible for operating and maneuvering forklifts throughout our distribution center.

What You Will Do:

• You will operate a forklift, hand truck or stand up lift
• Be trained to assist with rail cart docking procedures
• You will use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
• You will adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• You will perform cycle counts as required
• You will pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
• You will unload inbound material, inspect for damage and compare to packing lists
• You will label and stage material for QA sampling and storage put away
• You will inspect and perform forklift checklist for required equipment
• You will help us identify safety hazards in the workplace
• You will consolidate partial pallets for incoming finished goods

What You Need:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 2 years experience operating a sit down forklift
• Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified by Chelten House
• Safely operates a forklift in shared forklift-pedestrian work areas
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to complete neat and accurate paperwork
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (anything above 50lbs requires team lift and/or use of equipment)