Forklift Operator
Abacus Staffing – Edison, NJ
Pay Rate: $19.00 - $23.96 per hour
Locations: Carteret, Piscataway, Cranbury, Florence, and Spotswood, NJ
Schedule: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available (varies by client and location)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm Positions
Job Overview
Abacus Staffing is currently seeking experienced and safety-focused Forklift Operators for multiple warehouse and distribution facilities throughout Central New Jersey. We are looking for candidates with experience operating warehouse equipment in fast-paced distribution, logistics, and manufacturing environments.
Qualified candidates should be experienced operating one or more of the following:
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Reach Truck
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Cherry Picker / Order Picker
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Sit-Down Forklift
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Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ)
Responsibilities
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Safely operate material handling equipment to move products and materials throughout the warehouse
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Load and unload trailers efficiently and accurately
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Perform put-away, replenishment, and inventory movement tasks
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Pick orders using RF scanners and warehouse management systems
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Transport products to designated storage and staging locations
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Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
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Verify product counts, labels, and locations for accuracy
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Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
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Assist with general warehouse duties as needed
Qualifications
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Previous forklift operating experience required
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Experience operating Reach Truck, Cherry Picker/Order Picker, Sit-Down Forklift, and/or Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ)
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Forklift certification preferred (may be required by specific client assignments)
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work throughout the shift
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Experience with RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems preferred
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
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Reliable transportation to assigned work location
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Must be authorized to work in the United States
What We Offer
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Competitive pay ranging from $19.00 - $23.96 per hour
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Weekly pay
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Multiple shifts available
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Overtime opportunities
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Temp-to-hire and long-term assignments
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Opportunities for career growth and advancement
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Supportive recruiting and on-site management teams
Work Locations
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Carteret, NJ
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Piscataway, NJ
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Cranbury, NJ
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Florence, NJ
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Spotswood, NJ
Apply Today!
Abacus Staffing is hiring experienced Forklift Operators for immediate openings throughout Central New Jersey. If you have experience operating Reach Trucks, Cherry Pickers/Order Pickers, Sit-Down Forklifts, or Electric Pallet Jacks (EPJs), we encourage you to apply today.
Abacus Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Abacus Staffing
1090 King Georges Post Rd, Building 2 suite 203
Edison, NJ 08837
Office- (908)402-1400 Call or text with any questions
