Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Tellworks Logistics; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is hiring a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator. Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight, operating forklifts, and maintaining an orderly environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2-4 years of experience, and strong attention to detail. The position offers full-time employment with benefits such as medical, dental, and 401k.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Qualifications

• Prefer 2-4 years of experience.
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding.
• Must be able to pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect machinery to ensure safety and perform regular maintenance.

Skills

Basic mathematics skills

Ability to interpret instruction

Basic computer skills

Forklift skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator role at Tellworks Logistics

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator role at Tellworks Logistics

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements.

Job Position: Warehouse Associate

Brief Description

We are looking for warehouse associates with forklift experience with high attention to detail to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles.

Essential Functions

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is NOT an exhaustive list of all expectations. The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
  
  

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prefer 2-4 years of experience
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding
• Consistently lift, standing, bending, and rotating motions
• Operate hand truck and forklift
• Must be able to read and write English
• Basic Mathematics Skills
• Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.
  
  

Physical Demands

This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

• Must be able to move about the warehouse to access products, and machinery and assist others
• Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to bend downward using legs at the knee
• Must be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess product
• Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate information
  
  

Skills

• Basic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract)
• Ability to interpret instruction
• Basic computer skills
• Prefer forklift skills
  
  

Non-Physical Demands

• Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance
• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required
• Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload
• Must be dedicated to working safely
• Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tellworks Logistics by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Warehouse Associate” roles.

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)

New York City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago

Forklift Operator Level I - 1st shift 7am-7:20pm -$19.82 per hour - Tribeca Oven

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.