Sit Down Forklift

Colonial Group; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Burlington, NJ is seeking an experienced Material Handler 3 to join our Fulfillment team. This role involves moving, picking, storing, scanning, counting, and preparing merchandise for shipment using an Electric Pallet Jack and a Sit-down Forklift.

1st shift: Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-2pm. Ideal candidates are able to lift up to 50lbs independently, with 80lbs with assistance, stand for 10+ hours, and perform precise inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• Must lift 50 lbs independently; up to 80 lbs with assistance.
• Stand/walk for 10+ hours per day.
• Detail-oriented with counting accuracy.
• Ability to locate and identify items in warehouse.
• Experience operating Electric Pallet Jack and sit-down forklift (min 1 year).
• Experience using a hand scanner to enter data.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate Electric Pallet Jack and Sit-down Forklift to move pallets and stock items in assigned warehouse locations.
• Load or package boxes and crates for shipping with accurate contents.
• Assist with packing materials distribution and disposal of empty boxes.
• Stock items in designated locations and participate in inventory counts.
• Accurately pick merchandise from stock to fulfill customer orders.
• Unpack boxes following standard procedures.
• As assigned by the manager.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

Attention to detail

Inventory counting

Item locating

Long hours standing

Data entry (hand scanner)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Hand scanner

Job description

Job Title:

Material Handler 3

Division/Department:

Fulfillment

Required Schedule:

1stShift - Monday to Thursday 9AM - 6 PM & Friday 9AM - 2PM

Viewed By:

Human Resources- NJF

Job Overview:

Experienced Material Handler 3 are responsible for moving, picking, storing, scanning, counting, and preparing merchandise for shipment while operating heavy machinery with precision, using an Electric Pallet Jack and Sit-down Forklift.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate an Electric Pallet Jack and Sit-down Forklift to move pallets and put away items in assigned warehouse locations.

• Load or package boxes and crates for shipping while ensuring accuracy of contents
• Assist with packing materials distribution and disposal of empty boxes
• Stock items in assigned locations within the warehouse and take part in the inventory count process
• Accurately pick merchandise from existing stock to fill customer’s orders
• Unpack boxes following standard procedures

Additional Responsibilities:

• As assigned by the manager

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to Lift 50lbs independently and up 80lbs with assistance
• Extended periods of standing/walking (10+ hours/day)
• Attention to detail and ability to count
• Must be able to locate and identify specific items
• Must be able to use of a hand scanner to enter data in a computer system
• Must be able to manually pack and seal boxes following standard procedures

• Must have at least 1 years of Sit-down Forklift experience
• Must have at least 1 years of Electric Pallet Jack experience

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

• Minimum 6 months experience in a Warehouse
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Environment/Occupational Risks:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs independently and up to 80lbs with assistance.
• Extended periods of standing/walking

**Eligibility contingent upon background screening