Forklift Operator; Union Position

Position: Forklift Operator (Union Position)
Benefits:
  
* union benefits
  
* annuity
  
* Company parties
  
* Competitive salary
  
* Dental insurance
  
* Employee discounts
  
* Free uniforms
  
* Health insurance
  
* Paid time off
  
* Vision insurance

 Forklift Operator (Union Position)

Manufacturers Reserve Supply is a premier wholesale distributor of high-end
 building materials, proudly serving retail business operations from our location
 in northern New Jersey. With over 90 years in the industry, our reputation for
 integrity and excellence remains the cornerstone of our success.

We are committed to developing our employees to their fullest potential and
 encouraging them to pursue continuous growth and higher goals.

We are currently seeking experienced reliable Forklift Operators to join our
 team.
  
 Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, receive stock, and put away inventory

• Pull and prepare customer order, palletize/ wrap orders

• Secure (strap down) tractor-trailers after loading

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard always

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality in all tasks

• Conduct accurate inventory counts and cycle counting for

• Align all communications and actions with the company’s mission, vision, and
 culture

• Manage time effectively, meet personal and team goals, and collaborate
 productively with coworkers

• Understand & follow all company policies and procedures

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

• Process and ship orders via Amazon and Fed Ex
  
 Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug test, Background check, Reference check, Pass a forklift field test

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating a forklift & working in a warehouse
 environment

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Dependable, punctual, and reliable transportation to arrive and be ready to
 work at the scheduled time

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Trustworthy, with strong communication skills

· Must be coachable and accountable

• Basic math skills

• Works with a high level of accountability

• Experience with building materials (preferred)

• Bilingual abilities (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit while operating a forklift

· Required to get on and off the forklift frequently

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs,
 bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, push, pull, grasp, lift, and
 handle objects/tools

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Good sense of balance, hand-eye coordination, and ability to judge weights,
 distances, and heights

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color
 vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to work in varying temperatures depending on the season

Benefits

• Union position with excellent benefits package

• Medical, prescription, and dental coverage – employee-only coverage fully
 paid by the Employer

• Annuity Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid holidays

• On-site company gym

• Coffee station and kitchen facilities

• Paid training

If you are a safety-focused, team-oriented professional with solid forklift
 experience, we encourage you to apply!

Compensation: $19.80 per hour

WE ARE MANUFACTURERS RESERVE SUPPLY (MRS)

 We help retail lumber & building materials dealers succeed by delivering the
 products and resources they need to improve their profits.

WHERE ARE WE

 MRS is located in Irvington, NJ, where we have four warehouses with a combined
 inside storage capacity of 150,00 square feet. We currently serve lumber yards,
 roofing & siding one-steppers, specialty dealers, and home centers in New
 Jersey, Eastern PA, lower New York (including Long Island), Connecticut,
 Northern Delaware & Maryland.

 90 YEARS AND RUNNING

OUR ROOTS

 MRS was born in 1931, amid the Great Depression. Robert

A. Boyd Sr. rented a
 warehouse in Paterson, New Jersey, and sold wood from southern mills on
 consignment. He called his business Manufacturers Reserve Supply, Inc. (MRS). He
 built a reputation with suppliers…