Warehouse Associate – Reach Truck / RF Scanner - 3rd shift

Delta Personnel Staffing; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Personnel Staffing is seeking dependable Warehouse Associates / Reach Truck Operators in Carteret, NJ for a 3rd shift role. The position offers a $21.75/hour base pay, requires hands-on reach truck experience, and RF scanning proficiency in a food manufacturing warehouse.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of warehouse experience (2+ years reach truck), valid certification, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of warehouse experience, or 2+ years reach truck experience.
• Hands-on reach truck experience is required.
• 2+ years using RF scanning systems.
• Current forklift/reach truck certification or ability to obtain one.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel).
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders on schedule.
• Receive, inspect, and store inventory using FIFO/FEFO.
• Move materials between warehouse and production areas.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and complete warehouse transactions.
• Ensure products are labeled with barcodes, tags, and allergen stickers.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report discrepancies.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and compliant with safety policies.
• Follow PPE, OSHA, and food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and logistics teams to hit daily goals.

Skills

Reach truck

RF scanning

Attention to detail

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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Category

Location

Job Type

Warehouse Associate – Reach Truck / RF Scanner - 3rd shift

Compensation: $21.75 - $21.75

Location: Carteret, NJ

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Our client in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Associates / Reach Truck Operators to support fast-paced warehouse operations.

The position is responsible for receiving, storing, moving, and shipping products accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and food handling.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on reach truck experience, warehouse experience, and strong knowledge of RF scanning systems.

Important: Reach truck experience is required. Candidates with only sit‑down forklift experience will not meet the requirements for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate reach trucks and other warehouse equipment.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders accurately and on schedule.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store inventory using FIFO/FEFO procedures.
• Move materials and products between warehouse and production areas.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and complete warehouse transactions.
• Ensure products are properly labeled with barcodes, pallet tags, and allergen stickers.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report damaged products, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and compliant with food safety requirements.
• Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, OSHA regulations, and food safety policies.
• Work closely with production, inventory, and logistics teams to meet daily operational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of warehouse experience, preferably in food manufacturing, or 2+ years of reach truck/warehouse equipment experience.
• Hands‑on reach truck experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using RF scanning systems.
• Current forklift/reach truck certification or the ability to become certified.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow safety, quality, and food‑handling procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a physically active warehouse environment.

Candidates with experience in reach truck operation, RF scanners, inventory control, food manufacturing, warehouse operations, and material handling are encouraged to apply.

Sit‑down forklift‑only experience is not sufficient for this position.

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