Material Handler/ Cherry Picker Operator - Allentown, PA

Wasserstrom; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Wasserstrom's Bethlehem Distribution Center in Bethlehem, PA is hiring a Material Handler/Cherry Picker Operator to load and unload shipments, and to pick, count and move products to racks or pallets using RF scanners.

You'll lift up to 50 pounds, with forklift experience preferred but not required. First shift is 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with Saturdays when needed; Wasserstrom offers a competitive salary and strong benefits package including medical, dental and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• 1-2 years forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product shipments from trucks to shipping/receiving platform.
• Pick, put-away, count product from/to racking in case or pallet quantities.
• Operate RF scanner and/or pick label to verify item/quantity/location.
• Operate multiple pieces of motorized equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Skills

RF scanner usage

Forklift experience

Cherry picker operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Material Handler/ Cherry Picker Operator - Allentown, PA

Requisition Number: MATER007703

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We currently have aMaterial Handler position available in our Bethlehem Distribution Center in Bethlehem, PA. Wasserstrom has NEW MARKET PAY RATES!!!

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This position is responsible for loading and/or unloading product shipments from trucks to shipping/receiving platform, picking/put-away/counting product from/to racking in case or pallet quantities, utilizing RF scanner and/or pick label to verify item/quantity/location to pick and/or receive, and operatingof multiple pieces of motorized equipmentin asafe and propermanner. Wasserstrom offers first shift starting at 7:00 am-3:30 pm. Monday-Friday work schedule with Saturdays required when needed.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. and the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 1 - 2 years previous forklift experience preferred but not required.

We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package including major medical, dental and immediate accrual of paid time off. Monday - Friday work schedule and required Saturdays when needed.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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