Forklift Operator Cold Storage (2nd Shift)

CJ Logistics HR Team•New Century, KS

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates forklifts, electric pallet jacks (EPJ), and other material handling equipment (MHE) to support accurate order fulfillment, inventory management, and daily warehouse operations. The role includes loading, unloading, picking, putting away, and consolidating products while meeting CJ Logistics America’s safety and quality standards. This is an on-site cold-storage warehouse and distribution center position scheduled for the second shift, Friday through Monday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The posting lists a base wage of $21.03 per hour plus a $4.00-per-hour shift differential; the role is not incentive eligible. Work hours may vary by shift assignment and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs. The work environment may include refrigerated or non-climate-controlled areas, loud machinery and warehouse traffic, dust, odors, airborne particles, concrete flooring, and moving mechanical equipment. Employees are required to wear PPE such as steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests. The position requires extended standing or walking, frequent climbing and reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting with or without assistance. CJ Logistics offers competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, early access to earned wages, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least six months of related warehouse or distribution experience.
Basic math and reading skills.
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including a forklift and electric pallet jack.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform essential duties while adhering to safety and operational standards.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including extended standing or walking, climbing, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; occasional heavier lifting may be required with or without assistance.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise, airborne particles, and moving equipment, and to wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a high-volume, fast-paced warehouse or logistics environment.
Prior experience operating multiple types of forklifts and material handling equipment.
Prior experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
Familiarity with electronic record-keeping and label-printing systems.
Experience collaborating with customer operations and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

Safely operate stand-up and/or sit-down forklifts to move, load, unload, pick, put away, and consolidate products.
Perform manual case picking and other material handling tasks, including using equipment such as an electric pallet jack.
Replenish inventory in appropriate storage bays and maintain accurate product placement.
Palletize, wrap, and stage products for shipment according to shipping requirements.
Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts as directed.
Visually inspect products and outbound shipments for accuracy and to prevent damage.
Audit outbound loads, resolve labeling discrepancies, and address shortages.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE protocols.
Participate in required safety and compliance training, including forklift and hazardous material handling training.
Coordinate with warehouse associates, leads, and supervisors to meet daily productivity and service targets.
Promptly communicate product defects, inventory issues, and operational concerns to management.
Contribute to positive teamwork and continuous improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.