Operator, Forklift-3rd Shift

Lassonde-1; Seabrook (NJ); On-site; USD 62,066,000 - 63,383,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking a Forklift Operator at its Seabrook, NJ location to load and unload goods using a forklift and RF/QAD systems. The role emphasizes accurate inventory handling and adherence to safety standards.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $21.67 with additional $0.35/hr (2nd shift) and $0.45/hr (3rd shift) differentials, and includes medical insurance through Local Union 152. Shift details and benefits are provided in the offer package.

Qualifications

• One year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload finished goods and raw materials with a forklift.
• Load trucks using BOL and FIFO methods; complete loads.
• Tag and store finished products safely and efficiently.
• Communicate shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Use RF scanners and QAD for inventory movements.
• Ensure product rotation; report discrepancies.
• Maintain product quality and safe handling per clean-as-you-go program.

Skills

Forklift operation

Food/beverage industry experience

Excellent verbal & written skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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FULL TIME Seabrook, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3782

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for loading and unloading finished goods, raw materials, and ingredients from trailers with the use of a forklift, utilizing our inventory control system (QAD/RF scanning) to capture all movement.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.67/hr.

2nd shift is eligible for a $0.35/hr shift differential.

3rd shift is eligible for a $0.45/hr shift differential.

Medical insurance will be offered through the Local Union 152

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include partnering with the Warehouse Supervisor to:

• Load and unload finished goods
• Key duties include loading the truck with the use of BOL and using FIFO method, and completing the load
• Tag and properly store finished products from production lines in a safe, efficient, and orderly fashion.
• Communicate all shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Use RF scanners to capture all movements and QAD for tag edits.
• Ensure product rotation is occurring, shipping out the oldest product first. Use pick sheets to assist in rotation and report any discrepancies.
• Maintain good quality of the product, including rotation of the product, correct tagging of the product, and ensuring the product is not damaged in the warehouse. Damaged products should be handled under the clean-as-you-go program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Credibility and Integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

FREQUENT:Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).

OCCASIONAL:Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.

VISION:Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

HEARING:Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that areThis job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.