Forklift Operator & Material Flow Specialist

Covenant Logistics; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount Program

DFSA

Adoption Assistance

EAP

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Material Handler to move goods within the warehouse or distribution center using a forklift or other types of lifts to supply production areas and remove finished goods for storage, ensuring continual operation and productivity.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation. Leadership is a plus, with preference for WMS/RF experience; safety and accuracy are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 to 3 years of warehouse experience is required.
• Prior forklift operation experience is required.
• Leadership experience is a plus.
• WMS or RF Unit system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment safely according to policies.
• Stack and organize freight per safety standards.
• Plan efficient movement of freight based on layout.
• Inspect forklift equipment and perform tasks to move goods.
• Supply production areas and relocate finished goods to storage.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and document materials.
• Assemble orders and place on pallets or shelves.
• Maintain baseline productivity and report issues.
• Operate an RF device and assist with inventory control.
• Support quality compliance and 5S standards.
• Cross-train on other warehouse functions as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organized environment

Effective communication

Teamwork

Read labels & numbers

High-speed environment

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS or RF Unit system

RF device

Job description

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Material Handler to move goods within the warehouse or distribution center using a forklift or other types of lifts to supply production areas and remove finished goods for storage, ensuring continual operation and productivity.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2–3 years of warehouse experience, including forklift operation. Leadership is a plus, with preference for WMS/RF experience; safety and accuracy are emphasized.