Forklift Operator

Reckitt•Hillsborough Township, NJ

About The Position

The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility in support of receiving, production, warehousing, and shipping operations. The role operates material handling equipment, maintains inventory accuracy, supports production activities, and complies with safety, quality, and environmental standards. The position has available second- and third-shift schedules. Work involves a 40-hour week, with overtime opportunities, including weekends as needed. The work environment is primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work in varying seasonal temperatures.

Requirements

At least 1 year of forklift, warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to pass an internal forklift and equipment operation evaluation.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills and fluency in English.
Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and warehouse systems.
Ability to accurately complete operational documentation.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a shift.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to climb stairs and crossovers as required.
Ability to work indoors and occasionally outdoors in varying seasonal temperatures.
Required use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Experience in a GMP, manufacturing, or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, clamp trucks, and other material handling equipment to receive, transport, store, replenish, and ship raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods.
Support receiving, warehousing, production, and shipping by unloading deliveries, loading shipments, moving inventory to designated locations, and maintaining material flow according to production and shipping schedules.
Use warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, computers, and related equipment to process inventory transactions, generate labels, maintain inventory accuracy, and complete receiving, shipping, and inventory documentation.
Maintain compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, GMP, SOP, inventory control, and company standards through safe equipment operation, housekeeping, inspections, audits, training, and continuous improvement activities.
Support inventory management and operate warehouse support equipment such as scales and stretch-wrap machines.
Train new team members as needed, collaborate in a team-based environment, and perform other assigned warehouse and manufacturing duties.