Fork Lift / Clamp Truck Operator

Clamp Truck Operator Employee for the Company’s Edison, NJ location

Summit Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc. is a 57 year old family business, is located in the Bronx, NY and Edison, NJ. We specialize in major appliances for smaller kitchens and specialty markets. For more information candidates can view our website www.summitappliance.com. As the result of continuing growth the Company is looking for employees to join our warehouse operations.


Major Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Loading and unloading trucks and trailers
- Transporting merchandise throughout the building
- Working with shipping and receiving departments
- Maintaining a clean and safe building
- Organizing products by model number following a warehouse layout

- Applying labels to boxes to be shipped to customers

- Other duties as assigned

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

Ability to read model numbers and instructions in English
2 years prior experience using a clamp, OR forklift , handling large, heavy merchandise
Ability to follow directions and work both independently and on a team

Work Environment: This position performs work in a warehouse setting that is subject to variable indoor temperatures. The facility is not fully climate-controlled and can become extremely hot during summer months and cold during winter months.

Physical Requirements: Must be comfortable working long periods in high-heat environments. Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 70 lbs, and exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations are required.

Strong communications skills in English are preferred

Most of the products weigh from 100 to 400 pounds each and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Workers must be capable of handling large, heavy merchandise with hand trucks, pallet jacks and manually. Experience on clamp trucks is a plus.

The hours of the job require working Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00 to 5:00 pm; occasionally slightly later. Some overtime may be required.

Prior experience in a distribution warehouse using a clamp is required. Prior experience with furniture, appliances or industrial goods is preferred.

Hourly rate: $18.00

All Summit Employees receive:

• Medical/Dental insurance (some employee contribution is required)
• Company paid vision and life insurance.
• 401k with a company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Discretionary bonuses and profit sharing.