PeopleShare has an opening for a Cherry Picker Forklift Operator in Burlington, NJ. Candidates must have 1 year of recent experience operating a Cherry Picker Forklift within a warehouse environment.
Title: Cherry Picker Forklift Operator
Location: Burlington, NJ 08016
Duration: 3 month contract-to-hire
Pay Rate: $21.50/hr
Shift: 3rd (overnight), Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 PM -7:00 AM
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a Cherry Picker to lift, stack, pull, and replenish products from various heights.
- Count and verify product orders, documenting damages or shortages as needed.
- Transport materials throughout the warehouse, maneuvering through narrow aisles and stacking items in designated locations.
- Perform pre- and post-operational inspections of equipment; follow all safety guidelines and wear required PPE.
- Report unsafe conditions, damaged products, or procedural issues to management.
- Collaborate with warehouse team members to maintain accurate inventory and ensure timely, correct order fulfillment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace by removing debris and properly disposing of materials.
- Assist with other warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, and inventory counts when needed.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of RECENT Cherry Picker Forklift (Order Picker) PIT experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience using warehouse scan guns
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Problem-solving skills and a safety-first mindset.
- WMS experience preferred.
- Must have safety shoes/boots - steel toe, nano, or composite.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing, walking, bending, and squatting for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting up to 70 lbs.
- Repetitive pushing and pulling motions.
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions.
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