Material Handler - 1st Shift

Kreilkamp Trucking, Inc.; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401k plan with 50% match up to 6%

Job summary

Kreilkamp Trucking, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift in Carteret, NJ. The role focuses on safely loading, unloading, and transporting warehouse materials, optimizing loads, and ensuring secure handling of inventory.

The position requires at least 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience, a high school diploma or GED, and English communication skills. The shift runs Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with competitive hourly pay and benefits after eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year forklift operation experience is required.
• 1+ year warehouse experience is required.
• Reach truck experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse.
• Ensure proper stacking and securing of inventory to prevent damage.
• Perform inspections on vehicles, crates, and warehouse equipment.
• Utilize RF scanners for inventory management.
• Pick and wrap orders for shipment.
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and warehouse management standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

RF scanner use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reach truck

Job description

Material Handler - 1st Shift (Full Time)
Location: Carteret, NJ 07008

About Us

Kreilkamp Trucking, Inc. is a leader in warehouse, material management, food packaging, and distribution services. We are committed to providing high-quality logistics solutions to our customers while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Material Handler to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading warehouse materials, optimizing loads for operational efficiency, and ensuring the safe transport of inventory.

1st Shift: Tuesday - Saturday; 8AM to 4:30PM

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse
• Ensure proper stacking and securing of inventory to prevent damage
• Perform inspections on vehicles, crates, and warehouse equipment
• Utilize RF scanners for inventory management
• Pick and wrap orders for shipment
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and warehouse management standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of forklift operation experience (required)
• 1+ year of warehouse experience (required)
• Reach truck experience (preferred)
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to operate technical machinery
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Industrial warehouse setting with moderate noise levels
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling

Why Join Us?

• Growth opportunities within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Be part of a company that values innovation and efficiency

Hourly pay range: $18.00 to $21.00

Benefits: Kreilkamp offers medical, dental, vision, short term & long term disability insurance to all full time employees on the first of the month, following 60 days of employment. Eligibility to participate in our 401k program begins after 90 days of employment. The company will match 50% up to 6% of employee contributions.