Material Handler

Zing Recruiting; Mount Olive (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting in Mount Olive, NJ is seeking an experienced Material Handler/Forklift Operator for a fast-paced warehouse. The role requires operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move, stage, load and unload materials while supporting shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.

Candidates should have warehouse/material handling experience, familiarity with inventory systems (SAP preferred), and be able to perform basic math and read/write English.

Qualifications

• Experience operating both stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Previous warehouse/material handling experience.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and read/write English.
• Comfortable moving heavy materials using material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Move, stage, load, and unload materials.
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Perform inventory checks and cycle counts.
• Use scanners, scales, and warehouse tracking systems.
• Label, weigh, and prepare materials as needed.
• Complete daily equipment inspections.
• Follow FIFO, safety, and material-handling procedures.

Skills

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material Handler
Light Industrial & Manufacturing Mount Olive , New Jersey Contract to Hire Sep 24, 2026

Location: Mount Olive, NJ
Openings: 1st & 2nd Shift
Pay:
1st Shift: $22.71/hr
2nd Shift: $24.07/hr

We are hiring experienced Material Handlers/Forklift Operators for a busy warehouse operation in Mount Olive, NJ.

What You'll Do

Operate both stand-up and sit-down forklifts

Move, stage, load, and unload materials

Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations

Perform inventory checks and cycle counts

Use scanners, scales, and warehouse tracking systems

Label, weigh, and prepare materials as needed

Complete daily equipment inspections

Follow FIFO, safety, and material-handling procedures

What We're Looking For

MUST have experience operating BOTH stand-up and sit-down forklifts

Previous warehouse/material handling experience

Shipping and receiving experience preferred

Experience with computerized inventory systems; SAP experience preferred

Ability to perform basic math and read/write English

Comfortable working around and moving heavy materials using material-handling equipment

Interview Times: Monday-Friday at 2:00 PM

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.