Freezer Fork Lift Operator

Damascus Bakery; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Damascus Bakery is seeking a Freezer Fork Lift Operator to join their team in Clifton, NJ. As part of a 24/7 operation, you will play a crucial role in managing inventory and supplies while working in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring forklift experience, adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified and have freezer working experience.
• Willingness to work flexible hours is required.
• Experience with New Crown equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a stand-up reach forklift to manage supplies and inventory.
• Maintain a safe workspace and follow operational standards.
• Assist with planning supply and material requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up reach forklift

Job description

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Job Description

DAMASCUS BAKERIES is a 3rd Generation Bakery founded in 1930. We have three baking facilities: Brooklyn, New York; Newark, NJ, Clifton NJ. Our products include Pitas, Lavash, Wraps, Flatbreads, Pizza Crusts, Breadsticks, Sandwich Buns, and more. We have a very strong- and even historic- presence in the Metro New York market. Since 2000, we have expanded our capacity and distribution to the National Market, supplying and partnering with many of America's top QSR's, Casual Dining Restaurants, Food Service Establishments, Retail, Club and Natural Stores, Institutions, Distributors, and other Bakeries. For many of our customers, we have been the Product Development arm that has created some of America's most Successful and Award Winning Flatbreads.

We are an SQF company that currently employs between 200-350 people. We are a company that thrives to "Bake a Difference". We are a company that is also responsible to its communities and environment.

We are a 24/7 operation and we are seeking a very 'Hands-On' Team player to help us with our continued growth in the Warehouse department. The incumbent must be willing to work weekends, be flexible with shift rotations and be in full support of our 24/7 operation.

We are seeking the following support:

• Must be able to drive a stand-up reach forklift
• Must be forklift certified
• Must have Freezer working experience at a 10 degree environment
• New Crown equipment experience required
• Must be able to learn multiple freezer programs, IE scanning and scan guns
• Must be able to keep production supplied by operating a forklift to retrieve materials and supplies
• Assist with planning supply and material requirements via production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production
• area
• Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials secure pallet on truck; moves pallet to production location
• Maintain inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage
• Monitor inventory by reporting discrepancies
• Clearing production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets
• Document actions by logging movement of supplies, materials, and finished goods
• Maintain safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; in compliance with legal regulations
• Keep forklift operating by following operating instructions
• Must be willing and flexible to work different 3 shift times
  
  

Job Description

DAMASCUS BAKERIES is a 3rd Generation Bakery founded in 1930. We have three baking facilities: Brooklyn, New York; Newark, NJ, Clifton NJ. Our products include Pitas, Lavash, Wraps, Flatbreads, Pizza Crusts, Breadsticks, Sandwich Buns, and more. We have a very strong- and even historic- presence in the Metro New York market. Since 2000, we have expanded our capacity and distribution to the National Market, supplying and partnering with many of America's top QSR's, Casual Dining Restaurants, Food Service Establishments, Retail, Club and Natural Stores, Institutions, Distributors, and other Bakeries. For many of our customers, we have been the Product Development arm that has created some of America's most Successful and Award Winning Flatbreads.

We are an SQF company that currently employs between 200-350 people. We are a company that thrives to "Bake a Difference". We are a company that is also responsible to its communities and environment.

We are a 24/7 operation and we are seeking a very 'Hands-On' Team player to help us with our continued growth in the Warehouse department. The incumbent must be willing to work weekends, be flexible with shift rotations and be in full support of our 24/7 operation.

We are seeking the following support:

Warehouse/Forklift

• Must be able to drive a stand-up reach forklift
• Must be forklift certified
• Must have Freezer working experience at a 10 degree environment
• New Crown equipment experience required
• Must be able to learn multiple freezer programs, IE scanning and scan guns
• Must be able to keep production supplied by operating a forklift to retrieve materials and supplies
• Assist with planning supply and material requirements via production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production
• area
• Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials secure pallet on truck; moves pallet to production location
• Maintain inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage
• Monitor inventory by reporting discrepancies
• Clearing production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets
• Document actions by logging movement of supplies, materials, and finished goods
• Maintain safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; in compliance with legal regulations
• Keep forklift operating by following operating instructions
• Must be willing and flexible to work different 3 shift times
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual Preferred
  
  

Company Description

Damascus Bakeries, home to the Original Pita, serves delicious satisfaction through our line of artisanal flat breads. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Damascus has been pleasing customers for 84 years. With grandsons Ed and Dave Mafoud at the helm, old-world traditions and new-world technology pr ... see more

Damascus Bakeries, home to the Original Pita, serves delicious satisfaction through our line of artisanal flat breads. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Damascus has been pleasing customers for 84 years. With grandsons Ed and Dave Mafoud at the helm, old-world traditions and new-world technology pr ... see more

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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