Forklift Operator (Union Position)

Manufacturers Reserve Supply

Irvington, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Annuities, Background Investigation, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Field Trials, Forklift, Health Insurance, Inventory Cycle Counts, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Mathematics, Multilingual, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Retail Operations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Wholesale Industry

LOCATION

Irvington, NJ

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

union benefits
annuity
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Forklift Operator (Union Position)

Manufacturers Reserve Supply is a premier wholesale distributor of high-end building materials, proudly serving retail business operations from our location in northern New Jersey. With over 90 years in the industry, our reputation for integrity and excellence remains the cornerstone of our success.

We are committed to developing our employees to their fullest potential and encouraging them to pursue continuous growth and higher goals.

We are currently seeking experienced reliable Forklift Operators to join our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, receive stock, and put away inventory

• Pull and prepare customer order, palletize/ wrap orders

• Secure (strap down) tractor-trailers after loading

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard always

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality in all tasks

• Conduct accurate inventory counts and cycle counting for

• Align all communications and actions with the company’s mission, vision, and culture

• Manage time effectively, meet personal and team goals, and collaborate productively with coworkers

• Understand & follow all company policies and procedures

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

• Process and ship orders via Amazon and FedEx

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug test, Background check, Reference check, Pass a forklift field test

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating a forklift & working in a warehouse environment

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• Dependable, punctual, and reliable transportation to arrive and be ready to work at the scheduled time

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Trustworthy, with strong communication skills

· Must be coachable and accountable

• Basic math skills

• Works with a high level of accountability

• Experience with building materials (preferred)

• Bilingual abilities (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit while operating a forklift

· Required to get on and off the forklift frequently

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, push, pull, grasp, lift, and handle objects/tools

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Good sense of balance, hand-eye coordination, and ability to judge weights, distances, and heights

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to work in varying temperatures depending on the season

Benefits

• Union position with excellent benefits package

• Medical, prescription, and dental coverage – employee-only coverage fully paid by the Employer

• Annuity Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Company-paid holidays

• On-site company gym

• Coffee station and kitchen facilities

• Paid training

If you are a safety-focused, team-oriented professional with solid forklift experience, we encourage you to apply!

Forklift Operator (Union Position)

Manufacturers Reserve Supply

Irvington, NJ

About the Company

Manufacturers Reserve Supply