Forklift Operator | Starting at $19.00/Hour

Customized Distribution Service • South Brunswick, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CDS is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator for its South Brunswick, New Jersey warehouse team. The role supports warehouse operations by loading and unloading products, picking orders, moving inventory, and ensuring products are handled safely and accurately. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; overtime, including occasional weekends, may be required based on business needs.

This is an active warehouse position involving operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment, order preparation, inventory tracking, product receipt and inspection, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. Employees may also assist with training new team members. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• At least 3–6 months of forklift operating experience.
• At least 3–6 months of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating one or more of the following: sit-down forklift, stand-up forklift, Walkie-Rider, Hi-Lo, or Cherry Picker.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and maintain required certification.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to safety and accuracy.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and twist as required.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, move, and handle cases weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform the physical tasks associated with warehouse and forklift operations.

Nice To Haves

• RF scanner experience preferred.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, Walkie-Riders, Hi-Los, and pallet jacks.
• Load and unload products safely and accurately.
• Move, stack, and stage products throughout the warehouse.
• Pick and prepare orders for shipment.
• Use RF scanners to track and move inventory.
• Receive product and verify quantities.
• Inspect products and pallets and report damage.
• Complete required equipment inspections.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Assist with training new team members as needed.
• Follow company safety procedures and warehouse standards.
• Work overtime, including occasional weekends, when business needs require.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Performance incentives.
• Training and professional-development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed