Senior Material Handling Equipment Operator

Join a purpose-led snacking company

Cibo Vita, home of Nature’s Garden, blends quality ingredients with innovation to help people Snack With Purpose. From our Totowa, NJ base, we’re scaling healthy, sustainable options nationwide—and our Madison operation needs a seasoned operator to keep product moving safely and accurately.

Location: Madison | Position Type: Full-time, On-Site

Job Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Why this role matters

• Direct impact on inventory accuracy and shipment timeliness.
• Central to warehouse safety, organization, and throughput.
• Partner to Shipping Supervisors and Inventory teams on daily priorities.

Core responsibilities

• Operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks with strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Load, unload, and stage outbound and transfer freight per schedule and priorities.
• Place pallets into racking, organize floor space, and follow FIFO and inventory standards.
• Capture all movements via RF scanners/WMS to keep real-time counts accurate.
• Validate SKUs, lots, labels, and pallet counts before relocation or shipment.
• Execute system transactions: location changes, pallet transfers, shipment confirmations.
• Support cycle counts, audits, and investigate variances to closure.
• Uphold labeling and scanning compliance before staging/ship.
• Maintain clean, organized docks and aisles to ensure safe material flow.
• Escalate damages, shortages, or equipment issues immediately.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections; comply with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Mentor Level I Operators on scanning workflows and warehouse standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ forklift experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution preferred.
• Strong RF scanner and WMS competency preferred.
• Solid grasp of inventory control and warehouse best practices.
• Proven ability to maneuver safely in tight aisles and busy environments.
• Detail-oriented, safety-focused, and team-minded.
• Flexible for overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Physical requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs. on a recurring basis.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and walking.
• Able to stand 8–10+ hours per shift.

Demonstrated proficiencies

• Shipping/Receiving; Loading/Unloading Vehicles
• Warehouse operations; Material Handling
• Forklift Licensed
• Inventory Management & Control
• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent communication skills
• Manufacturing environment familiarity
• Basic computer skills

Pay differentiators & schedule

• Third shift work earns a $2.00/hour differential (not included in the initial base rate).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Company-paid holidays
• Training and career advancement opportunities