Warehouse Forklift Operator

FM Expressions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company benefits

Career growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Supportive team environment

Stable, full-time employment

Job summary

FM Expressions seeks a Warehouse Receiving and Inventory Specialist in Secaucus, NJ. Full-time role requiring forklift operation, receiving, organizing incoming materials, inventory maintenance, picking apparel and products, and transporting items safely throughout the facility.

You’ll work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety and 6S system discipline. Valid forklift certification and prior warehouse experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification.
• Prior warehouse or forklift experience preferred.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move materials, products, and inventory throughout the facility.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing warehouse items.
• Receive and organize incoming orders and materials.
• Pick and stage apparel and products according to customer requirements.
• Locate and move inventory to designated storage areas, pallets, or crates.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure products are stored in the appropriate locations.
• Transport materials between the warehouse and different areas of the facility.
• Secure loads properly before transporting materials.
• Inspect products and materials for visible damage, shortages, or quality issues.
• Report damaged products, shortages, discrepancies, or other inventory concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with inventory organization and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• Ensure materials are available and properly staged for production and customer orders.
• Follow proper warehouse and material-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clear, safe, and organized work area using FM Expressions' 6S system.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Help identify and resolve warehouse-related challenges and roadblocks.
• Follow all forklift and workplace safety procedures.
• Perform additional warehouse and production-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Warehouse Experience

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

PPE Provided

Job description

Join the FM Expressions Team as a Warehouse Associate!

Location: Secaucus, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $18.00 +
Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM

Are you an experienced forklift operator who takes pride in keeping a warehouse organized, safe, and running efficiently? FM Expressions is looking for a Warehouse Receiving and Inventory Specialist to join our team!

In this role, you'll help keep our warehouse operations moving by receiving and organizing incoming materials, maintaining inventory, picking apparel and products according to customer requirements, and safely transporting materials throughout the facility.

If you're dependable, safety-conscious, organized, and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Safely operate forklifts to move materials, products, and inventory throughout the facility.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing warehouse items.
• Receive and organize incoming orders and materials.
• Pick and stage apparel and products according to customer requirements.
• Locate and move inventory to designated storage areas, pallets, or crates.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure products are stored in the appropriate locations.
• Transport materials between the warehouse and different areas of the facility.
• Secure loads properly before transporting materials.
• Inspect products and materials for visible damage, shortages, or quality issues.
• Report damaged products, shortages, discrepancies, or other inventory concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with inventory organization and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• Ensure materials are available and properly staged for production and customer orders.
• Follow proper warehouse and material-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clear, safe, and organized work area using FM Expressions' 6S system.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Help identify and resolve warehouse-related challenges and roadblocks.
• Follow all forklift and workplace safety procedures.
• Perform additional warehouse and production-related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Valid forklift certification.
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience preferred.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to accurately identify products, labels, quantities, and storage locations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing operational needs and schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift, move, load, and place materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate a forklift for extended periods.
• Bend, twist, reach overhead and below the knees, pull, push, and perform repetitive movements.
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights.
• Use fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Visually inspect products, equipment, labels, and documentation, including small print.
• Work around warehouse and production equipment.

Tools & Equipment

• Forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Laptop/computer provided by FM Expressions.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by FM Expressions.

Work Environment

FM Expressions facilities are well-lit and well-ventilated. This position works primarily in a warehouse and manufacturing environment and requires extended periods of standing and physical activity.

Employees may be exposed to moderate to loud noise, moving mechanical equipment, fumes, chemicals, heat, and cold. Working around large machinery and powered industrial equipment can present hazards, so employees are expected to consistently follow all safety procedures and maintain safe work practices.

Why FM Expressions?

At FM Expressions, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Supportive team environment
• Stable, full-time employment

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