NJ Forklift Operator - Military veterans preferred

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
New Jersey - Dayton, NJ

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
$18.00

Description

Starting Pay rate is $18/hr with a $0.50 shift differential and quarterly bonuses!

LT Foods Americas is growing - join our team now! We are located in Dayton, NJ.

We're looking for hardworking, ambitious, and motivated Forklift Drivers to support our Manufacturing Operation. We need people who have excellent attendance, attention to detail, and a positive attitude!

We offer competitive pay, benefits, vacation time, and more!

What we offer:

• Monday- Friday
• 1st & 2nd shift available
• 1st shift 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM
• 2nd shift 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM ($0.50 shift differential for 2nd shift only)
• All shift must be flexible with overtime
• Employee Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, life, FSA) after 30 days.
• Paid time off after 30 days (up to 26 days off annually!)
• Employee discount on company product
• Summer and Holiday festivities
• Monthly Company sponsored lunches

Key Responsibilities (or Principle Accountabilities):

• Load and unload containers using various forklifts sit down, reach, pallet jack, and hand trucks. Operate dock levelers. May use slip sheets and push-pull attachments.
• Stage and organize all incoming and outgoing products.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment in an efficient manner to meet customer standards.
• Stack skids or pallets in designated areas; clean up and dispose of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and trash.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion and comply with all safety rules and procedures.
• Use the handheld scanner to input product information accurately into SAP system, label all products, and put away products in designated areas.
• Effectively follow shipping and receiving procedures.
• Assist to conduct periodic inventory counts.
• Perform work safely, and efficiently and meet established deadlines.
• Performed other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of recent Forklift experience
• Basic math skills to count product.
• Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends, as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Food experience is always desired but not required.
• Slip sheet experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting.
• Hand dexterity and strength.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

This position works in a fast-paced plant manufacturing/warehouse setting. Exposed to moving machinery such as forklifts and production equipment. Exposed to loud noise from moving forklifts and production equipment. Exposed to extreme temperatures and dust. Must wear all required PPE, to include safety hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, face covering and ear plugs.