Reach Truck Operator (2nd shift)

Chelten House Products; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 25,730 - 36,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k contributions

Refer-a-Friend program

Team training and advancement

Job summary

Chelten House Products is seeking a Reach Truck Operator for the 2nd shift at our Bridgeport, NJ facility. You will operate reach trucks and sit-down forklifts, use RF scanning for inventory, and support quality and shipping tasks to ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment.

We offer union benefits including medical, vision, and dental, paid holidays and PTO, and advancement opportunities. Training and safety are emphasized in a diverse, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year forklift and reach truck experience required.
• Forklift certification or ability to certify soon.
• Operate forklift safely in shared walkways.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to complete neat and accurate paperwork.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck for putaways.
• Operate a sit-down forklift.
• Use wireless RF scanning to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Pick, wrap, and stage orders for shipment.
• Unload inbound material and compare to packing lists.
• Label and stage material for QA sampling and storage work.
• Inspect forklift and perform required checklists.
• Identify and report safety hazards in the workplace.
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming finished goods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

RF scanner usage

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Paperwork accuracy

Team lift capability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Reach Truck Operator (2nd shift)

Location: 607 Heron Drive, Bridgeport, NJ

Job Id: 1525

# of Openings: 1

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:00 pm-11:30 pm

About Us

Chelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned food industry manufacturer with facilities in Swedesboro, New Jersey. We are an industry leader widely recognized for our commitment to creating the finest tasting pasta sauces, salad dressings, salsas, ketchups, and other sauces and blends.

What We Have

• Union benefits such as medical, vision, and dental
• Union-negotiated paid holidays and paid time off
• Hourly pay rate $22.64
• Supplemental benefits including life insurance and 401k contributions
• Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program
• Team training sessions and advancement opportunities
• A diversified workforce committed to excellence and innovation

What We Need

• We need a Forklift Operator responsible for operating and maneuvering forklifts throughout our facilities.

What You Will Do

• You will operate a reach truck for putaways
• You will operate a sit-down forklift
• You will use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
• You will adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• You will perform cycle counts as required
• You will pick, wrap, and stage orders to be shipped
• You will unload inbound material, inspect for damage, and compare to packing lists
• You will label and stage material for QA sampling and storage put away
• You will inspect and perform forklift checklist for required equipment
• You will help us identify safety hazards in the workplace
• You will consolidate partial pallets for incoming finished goods

What You Need

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience operating a forklift and reach truck
• Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified by Chelten House
• Safely operate a forklift in shared forklift-pedestrian work areas
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to complete neat and accurate paperwork
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs (anything above 50lbs requires team lift and/or use of equipment)