Forklift Operator night shift - Elizabeth, NJ

Forklift Operator – 3rd Shift

We are hiring a Forklift Operator who must have forklift certification. The operator will be responsible for loading & unloading materials using a hand truck, reach truck, or forklift, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and verifying loads against manifest.

• Utilize manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist drivers in loading and unloading trucks.
• Use forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, and reach truck for material handling.
• Pick, pack, scan, kit, count products, and perform other duties as required.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of packaging and system work.
• Identify and annotate overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and comply with TSA/OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have forklift, pallet jack, and banding/shrink-wrap skills.
• Experience using an RF scan gun.
• Previous forklift certifications preferred.
• Ability to work overtime, occasional weekends.
• Strong reading comprehension of work instructions.
• Team player with high attention to detail.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs unassisted.
• Speak, read, and write in English.
• Previous warehouse experience preferred – 1 year.

Stand and walk for extended periods, frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, bend, lift objects above head. Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Flexible work schedules when possible.

Shift: 4:00pm – 12:00am, 3rd Shift (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday; Thursday and Saturday off). Pay: $21.50 per hour (starting salary range may vary based on market conditions).

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.