Forklift Operator
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We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.
Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models.
Summary: The Forklift Driver is in charge of loading & unloading materials utilizing a hand truck, reach truck, or forklift. They are to maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify any discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest.
Responsibilities:
● Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks
● Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties
● Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
● Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
● Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
● Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment
● Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
● High School or equivalent required
● Previous warehouse experience preferred - 1 year experience
● Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks and banding/shrink wrap material
● Experience using a RF scan gun required
● Previous forklift certifications preferred
● Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends
● Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
● Must have the ability to work well with others
● High attention to detail required
● Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
● Must be able to lift 50+lbs. unassisted
Physical Requirements:
This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.
Available schedules:
Monday - Friday
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Pay: $20-$21 per hour
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Summary
Operate forklifts for loading, unloading, and managing materials safely and efficiently.
Job title
Forklift Operator
Experience level
1+ years
Industry
logistics
Location requirements
On-site in Elizabeth, New Jersey, no remote work allowed.
Salary
$20-$21 per hour
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Elizabeth, NJ, USA