Forklift Operator NJ

West Pak Avocado • Woolwich Township, NJ

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

West Pak is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Swedesboro distribution center. The role keeps fresh avocados moving through the facility from arrival through shipment and helps ensure orders are accurate, safe, and on time. The work involves receiving, cold storage, ripening rooms, production, and shipping in a refrigerated environment. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for overtime on weekdays and Saturdays.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Current forklift certification, or ability to become certified through West Pak.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for early mornings, overtime, and weekends as volumes require.

Nice To Haves

• Reach truck or pallet jack experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and stage outbound orders accurately and on schedule.
• Move pallets between receiving, cold storage, ripening rooms, production, and shipping.
• Scan and track pallets, support cycle counts, and keep inventory locations organized.
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and follow safety and food safety procedures.
• Work with Shipping, Bagging, and Quality to maintain product flow.

Benefits

• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 2%, fully vested.
• Medical plan choices including PPO options; West Pak pays 85% of employee premiums on the standard PPO.
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

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