Warehouse / Forklift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver for a steel distribution warehouse serving Pompton Lakes and Oakland, NJ. This full-time position requires warehouse experience and forklift operation skills.

You will handle large steel materials, operate forklifts safely, and assist with shipping, receiving, and order preparation. Lifting up to 50 lbs and crane or forklift use are involved; sideloader experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up reach and sit-down forklifts.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle large steel materials safely.
• Steel distribution or metal warehouse experience preferred; crane or sideloader experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving steel materials
• Order pulling and preparation for shipment
• Checking and handling large steel rolls and metal bars
• Operating forklifts and warehouse equipment safely
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver

Location: Pompton Lakes & Oakland, NJ
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 8am - 4:30pm
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Job Description:
We are seeking a reliable Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver to join a busy Steel Distribution warehouse serving the Pompton Lakes and Oakland, NJ areas. This is a full-time opportunity for someone with warehouse experience and forklift operation skills.

The position involves handling large steel materials such as 600 lb rolls and metal bars (similar to Swiss steel). While some lifting is required, heavier materials will be handled using a crane or forklift.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving steel materials
• Order pulling and preparation for shipment
• Checking and handling large steel rolls and metal bars
• Operating forklifts and warehouse equipment safely
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as needed

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience operating stand-up reach and sit-down forklifts
• Sideloader forklift experience preferred, but not required
• Comfortable working with large steel materials
• Strong attention to safety and warehouse procedures

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a steel distribution or metal warehouse environment
• Experience with crane operation or sideloader forklifts

We look forward to hearing from you!