Reach Truck Operator

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it's where you'll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity, there's shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

Essity Manufacturing Professional Hygiene North America is currently recruiting a 1st shift Forklift Operator. This position will be based at our manufacturing facility in Bordentown, NJ. 1st shift operating hours are 7:00AM- 3:30PM

We are looking for people who embody our values, are not afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We are always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we would love to talk.


What You Will Do

• Comply with all safety regulations and practices within the warehouse to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Operate reach truck equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise in a safe and efficient manner within a warehouse environment.
• Basic knowledge of operating mobile equipment and reporting malfunctions.
• Accurately pick orders and prepare them for shipping, ensuring the correct items and quantities are selected.
• Participate in inventory counts and audits as required, using the reach truck to access and verify stock levels in high shelving units.
• Keep the warehouse (and facility) clean, organized and efficiently maintained.
• Coordinate and communicate with production teams (on all shifts) about daily warehouse plan.
• Focus on continually improving the workflow of the area.
• Ability to read and interpret the production schedule and associated documents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 2 Years Experience operating a Reach Truck
• Basic Mathematics, Reading and Writing
• RF SCANNERS & Basic Computer Skills
• Safe operation of PIT equipment
• General knowledge of Distribution, Stocking & Logistics
• Ability to safely work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple work assignments and prioritize accordingly to assure completion.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation

$18.00/hourly rate

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits as of day 1:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards

Additional Information


The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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Job Requisition ID:
Essity246322