Operator, Forklift II High reach 3rd

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc.; New Jersey; In loco; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc. seeks a Forklift Operator II at the Seabrook, NJ location to load and unload, move goods, and manage inventory using a high-reach forklift and QAD/RF systems.

You will work with the Warehouse Supervisor, perform cycle counts, ensure safety, and maintain accurate storage in tall racks.

Candidates should have a Forklift I/II certification and at least 3 years PIT experience, with a high school diploma; commitment to safety is essential.

Competenze

• Successfully complete and maintain the Lassonde Pappas Forklift I and II certification.
• 3 years of PIT experience.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Mansioni

• Safely operate high-reach forklift to pick, put away, and replenish product in high racking systems.
• Perform daily inspections and report issues.
• Use RF scanning to confirm bin locations and inventory placement.
• Maintain awareness of pedestrians and other equipment.
• Complete Train the Trainer certification and train team members.

Conoscenze

High Reach Forklift Operation

PIT experience

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

QAD RF scanning

RF scanning

Descrizione del lavoro

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Operator, Forklift II High reach 3rd

Warehouse Shipping FULL TIME Seabrook, NJ, US

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator II reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of our Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for performing all duties and responsibilities of Fork lift I Operator I in addition to loading and unloading finished goods, raw materials, and ingredients from trailers with the use of a High Reach forklift, utilizing our inventory control system (QAD/RF scanning) to capture all movement. They will also be responsible for product movement from location to location along with cycle counts.

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:

• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Fork lift I Operator.
• Safely operate high-reach (narrow aisle/deep reach) forklift equipment to pick, put away, and replenish product in high racking systems.
• Accurately place and retrieve pallets from elevated storage locations (including multi-level racking) while maintaining load stability and rack integrity.
• Perform daily equipment inspections specific to high-reach forklifts (e.g., mast alignment, wire guidance systems, height sensors) and report any issues immediately.
• Utilize RF scanning systems to confirm bin locations and ensure precise inventory placement at elevated rack positions.
• Maintain strict adherence to height clearance limits, rack capacity guidelines, and warehouse slotting rules when operating at elevation.
• Support inventory control activities by performing cycle counts and audits in high rack locations.
• Assist with replenishment of pick locations by transferring product from reserve (upper-level) storage to ground-level slots.
• Ensure proper load configuration (weight distribution, wrapping, pallet condition) prior to lifting to high elevations.
• Navigate narrow aisles and restricted spaces safely while maintaining awareness of pedestrians, other PIT equipment, and facility structures.
• Follow all fall prevention, equipment stabilization, and elevated load safety protocols when operating at height.
• Communicate with warehouse team members regarding inventory locations, replenishment needs, and any access constraints within high-bay storage areas.
• Ability to complete Train the Trainer certification and perform training of team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of high-reach storage zones, reporting damaged racking, pallets, or product immediately.
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Successfully complete and maintain the Lassonde Pappas Forklift I and II certification
• 3 years of PIT experience
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience in all PIT equipment
• Proven commitment to safety on PIT equipment
• No recorded PIT safety occurrences within 5 years

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. 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 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.