Shipping & Receiving Operator

Lineage; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a 1st shift Warehouse Operator in New Jersey to load, unload, and stage products. You will verify inventory, inspect shipments, and ensure proper handling per safety standards while supporting timely order fulfillment.

You will read work orders, locate items, inspect for damages, and document issues. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and the ability to work in varying temperatures and environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow work orders
• Strong attention to detail and organization

Responsibilities

• Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped
• Determine the location of requested items in the warehouse
• Change over pallets for picking, visually inspect items for damages or flaws
• Document and report damages to supervisors or leads
• Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for shipping using RF scanning equipment
• Alert appropriate leader of any product issues and await directions
• Help clean and organize the warehouse at shift end
• Operate alongside other machinery and material handling equipment

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Pallet jack

Job description

1st Shift

Monday-Friday 6:00AM -2:30PM

Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely load, unload, transport, and stage products within the warehouse and on outbound and inbound trucks. Verify inventory accuracy, inspect shipments for quality and damage, and ensure proper product handling throughout the distribution process. Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and company safety standards, policies, and procedures while supporting efficient warehouse operations and timely order fulfillment.

What you’ll Do

• Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped
• Determine the location of requested items in the warehouse
• Change over pallets for picking, visually inspect items for damages or flaws
• Document and report damages to supervisors or leads
• Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for shipping using Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment to document and verify counts of picked items
• Alert appropriate leader of any issues with the product or materials and await directions to rectify the problem
• Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift
• Work with other machinery and material handling equipment

What you’ll Bring

• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet identification numbers
• Ability to understand instructions in Country’s official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of40lbs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Pay Range:$16.97 - $28.65

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.