Forklift Operator (Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Roebling, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Warehouse Associate in our New Jersey facility. This role will operate a sit-down forklift, load and unload trailers, and ensure accurate inventory through scanners and the WMS.

You will contribute to daily cycle counts and maintain safe, efficient workflow in a non-temperature controlled warehouse. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and railcars and transport load to designated area.
• Check inbound/outbound items for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners and warehouse management system tools.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

WMS

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Base Pay: $21.00 Shift: $1.00 Shift: 2nd Shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Responsibilities

• Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a sit down forklift
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season)

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Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff… as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family-owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family-owned third-party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity. Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people. Will you join us? Explore what it’s like to work at Saddle Creek by reading our Associates' Stories blog. You can also learn more about Saddle Creek careers, our culture and the opportunities available across our organization.

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