Forklift Operator - Day Warehouse

I Halper Paper & Supplies Inc.•Bayonne, NJ

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works on the daytime warehouse team, receiving and safely storing inbound products and potentially picking, preparing, and packing orders for delivery. The role involves unloading trucks, checking received products against purchase orders and packing lists, documenting discrepancies, and accurately recording inventory movements. The associate uses forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, and RF scanner guns to move and store product, maintain pick slots, and support warehouse order fulfillment. The role requires maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe warehouse; following safety procedures and company policies; communicating with department representatives and coworkers; and supporting team goals. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position of 40 or more hours per week, with assigned start and end times between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Longer hours may occasionally be required due to workload or deadlines. Driving is not required, though the associate may occasionally accompany a driver on a delivery to help unload product. Reasonable accommodations may be explored for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Good communication and listening skills.
Basic math skills.
Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
Time-management skills and ability to handle multiple demands and meet deadlines.
Dependability and a reliable, consistent work ethic.
Punctuality, including arriving on time and returning promptly from breaks.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to quickly changing conditions.
Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and carrying 25–50 pounds, occasional lifting and carrying over 50 pounds, and frequent pushing and pulling of 25–50 pounds.
Ability to perform work involving frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, handling devices, and reaching.
Ability to meet the role’s vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior work experience in a warehouse setting or as a receiver.
Knowledge of inventory processes.
Experience with forklifts and/or pallet jacks and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

Prepare the receiving dock for incoming orders and maintain a clean, orderly workspace.
Unload trucks, check in merchandise, and track and monitor inbound products for the day.
Break down purchase orders by item onto separate pallets and verify products and quantities against purchase orders and packing lists.
Document discrepancies on packing lists and inform the Operations Supervisor or VP of Operations.
Handle products carefully to avoid damage and loss.
Confirm product totals when moving items from the dock to reserve locations.
Use forklifts, pallet jacks, and safety ladders to stock products on warehouse shelves.
Complete pre- and post-trip inspection sheets for forklifts and pallet jacks.
Communicate with department representatives about inventory and incoming shipments.
Maintain an orderly flow of product and ensure accurate, efficient movement through the warehouse.
Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in the delivery area.
Prepare parcels for mailing.
Move damaged items to the appropriate area for assessment and repackaging.
Place misplaced cases found in pick slots in the correct pick locations.
Maintain pick slots using the correct block and tier, avoid overfilling, store additional product in reserve slots, level pick slots during the day, and keep like items in the same aisle as the pick location.
Record every product move using the RF gun.
Take initiative on open tasks and seek additional work when available.
Complete safety training and pass the safety test at hire and annually; follow warehouse safety procedures and report safety concerns to the VP of Operations.
Follow the no-cell-phone rule in the warehouse.
Keep shelves, pallet areas, and workstations neat; sweep, dust, and mop as needed.
Maintain positive working relationships, support teamwork, and help coworkers meet team goals.
Communicate respectfully with employees at all levels and with outside vendors.
Maintain regular attendance and follow call-out and time-off procedures.
Comply with company policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
Perform other responsibilities necessary for the Day Warehouse team or as assigned.
Occasionally accompany a driver on a delivery and assist with unloading product.