Operations Specialist

Norfolk Iron; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Monthly bonus opportunities

Premium FREE employee healthcare and  

401k with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Norfolk Iron in Monroe, NJ is seeking an Operations Specialist to manage material movement, operate forklifts and cranes, and build wooden skids. You will load/unload shipments and ensure safe handling per procedures.

The role requires reading work orders, understanding safety manuals, and communicating in English. Expect a 40-hour week with comprehensive benefits including health, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, directions, and safety manuals.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and overhead cranes in accordance with company procedure.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from trucks and rail cars, where applicable.
• Build wooden skids based on design specifications.
• Manage the movement of materials to and from designated areas.
• Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Report all accidents, incidents and unsafe acts or conditions immediately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Reading work orders

English comprehension

Safety compliance

Tape measure use

Education

High School or better in General Education.

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Pallet jack

Job description

Operations Specialist | Monroe, NJ | $18.00 - $24.00 / hour | Monthly Bonus Opportunities

• Paid holidays


• Monthly Bonus Opportunities


• Premium FREEEmployee Healthcare and Life Insurance


• 401kwithCompany Match


• Education Assistance

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate forklifts, man lifts, and overhead cranes in accordance with company procedure.


• Load and unload materials and finished products from trucks and rail cars, where applicable.


• Build wooden skids based on design specifications.


• Manage the movement of materials to and from designated areas.


• Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.


• Report all accidents, incidents and unsafe acts or conditions immediately.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Able to read and comprehend work orders, directions, and safety and procedural manualsAbility to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.


• Ability to use and interpret tape measure.


• Ability to drive a forklift and operate an overhead crane (company will train and certify).

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Infrequent lifting of weight up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level.


• Carrying up to 50 pounds at waist level for a distance no greater than 5 feet on a semi-frequent basis.


• Ability to use a rotating motion of shoulder to toss items weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.


• Must be able to bend, squat and/or crouch down using knee and hip movement frequently.


• Frequent torso movement involving twisting, bending and/or stretching is performed.


• Frequent reaching and stretching of arms below and above shoulder level.


• Frequent head and neck motion in looking up, down and from side to side.


• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.


• Using full body motion to climb in and out of forklifts.


• Ability to push and pull weight of up to 30 pounds at chest level.


• Utilize manual dexterity of arms, elbows, wrists and fingers.


• Ability to visually interpret multiple shades of colors.


• Must be able to hear, speak and interpret sounds.


• Work environment contains moving mechanical parts and is consistent with the standard manufacturing and/or warehousing environments.


• Work may be performed near moderate to continuous loud noise.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

High School or better in General Education.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Crane

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