Warehouse Associate

Norfolk Iron & Metal Company; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Monthly Bonus Opportunities

Premium FREEEmployee Healthcare and 1i

401kwithCompany Match

Uniform Provided + Annual Safety Shoe

Job summary

Norfolk Iron & Metal Company seeks a Warehouse Associate to safely handle and transport material using forklifts and cranes, while assisting in various warehouse tasks. The role includes a pay range of $19–$24 per hour with monthly bonus opportunities and substantial benefits.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading/unloading, building wooden skids, and moving materials to designated areas. Candidates must read work orders, follow safety manuals, and communicate in English, with HS

Qualifications

• Able to operate forklifts, man lifts, and overhead cranes per procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read and comprehend work orders and safety manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and overhead cranes.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from trucks and rail cars as applicable.
• Build wooden skids based on design specifications.
• Move materials to and from designated areas.
• Wear PPE and perform duties safely and efficiently.
• Report accidents, incidents, and unsafe acts immediately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Reading orders

English proficiency

Tape measure

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift training

Job description

A Warehouse Associate safely handles/transports material to and from designated storage areas using forklifts and cranes. As well as assisting others in various warehouse functions. $19-24 hourly.

• Paid holidays
• Monthly Bonus Opportunities
• Premium FREEEmployee Healthcare and Life Insurance
• 401kwithCompany Match
• Uniform Provided + Annual Safety Shoe & Prescription Safety Eyewear Allowance
• Education Assistance

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate forklifts, man lifts, and overhead cranes in accordance with company procedure.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from trucks and rail cars, where applicable.
• Build wooden skids based on design specifications.
• Manage the movement of materials to and from designated areas.
• Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Report all accidents, incidents and unsafe acts or conditions immediately.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Able to read and comprehend work orders, directions, and safety and procedural manuals Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to use and interpret tape measure.
• Ability to drive a forklift and operate an overhead crane (company will train and certify).

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Infrequent lifting of weight up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level.
• Carrying up to 50 pounds at waist level for a distance no greater than 5 feet on a semi-frequent basis.
• Ability to use a rotating motion of shoulder to toss items weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to bend, squat and/or crouch down using knee and hip movement frequently.
• Frequent torso movement involving twisting, bending and/or stretching is performed.
• Frequent reaching and stretching of arms below and above shoulder level.
• Frequent head and neck motion in looking up, down and from side to side.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Using full body motion to climb in and out of forklifts.
• Ability to push and pull weight of up to 30 pounds at chest level.
• Utilize manual dexterity of arms, elbows, wrists and fingers.
• Ability to visually interpret multiple shades of colors.
• Must be able to hear, speak and interpret sounds.
• Work environment contains moving mechanical parts and is consistent with the standard manufacturing and/or warehousing environments.

Work may be performed near moderate to continuous loud noise.

Preferred Education

High School or better in General Education.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications

Crane

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