Forklift Operator: Growth, Benefits & Training

Chelten House Products; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union medical

Union vision

Union dental

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee events

Life insurance

401k contributions

Community involvement

Refer-a-Friend program

Training and advancement

Job summary

Chelten House Products, Inc. in Swedesboro, New Jersey, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our distribution center team. You will operate forklifts, assist with rail dock procedures, use RF scanners, and ensure accurate inventory.

The role includes cycle counts, order staging, inbound material handling, QA sampling prep, safety hazard identification, and adherence to quality and customer service standards. We offer competitive pay and union benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift operator with 2+ years of sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• Must be forklift certified or able to become certified by Chelten House.
• Reliable, safe operator with good communication and paperwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, hand truck, or stand-up lift.
• Assist with rail cart docking procedures.
• Use wireless RF scanning to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Pick, wrap and stage orders for shipping.
• Unload inbound material, inspect for damage, compare to packing lists.
• Label and stage material for QA sampling and storage.
• Inspect and perform forklift checklist for equipment.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming finished goods.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Inventory accuracy

Safety awareness

Written & verbal communication

Cycle counts

Order picking & staging

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Forklift certification or ability to obtain

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift certification

Job description

Chelten House Products, Inc. in Swedesboro, New Jersey, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our distribution center team. You will operate forklifts, assist with rail dock procedures, use RF scanners, and ensure accurate inventory.

The role includes cycle counts, order staging, inbound material handling, QA sampling prep, safety hazard identification, and adherence to quality and customer service standards. We offer competitive pay and union benefits.