Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Immediately hiring a Forklift Operator in Swedesboro, NJ. We're hiring a Sit Down Forklift Operator for a premier Food Manufacturing employer in the Swedesboro NJ area. Apply today for a chance to earn weekly pay, guaranteed 40 hours and grow your experience in food distribution.

Shift/Pay: 5 Days a week 09:00PM-5:30AM Monday-Friday (Overnight) No Weekends! $22.89/hr.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team on the 3rd shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a standard sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks in a warehouse environment.

This role operates a standard sit-down forklift to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks in a fast-paced warehouse environment during the 3rd shift. You will handle shipping and receiving activities, use RF scanners to track inventory, and support overall warehouse operations within a clean, food-production facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate a standard sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including moving materials to and from designated areas.
• Use an RF scanner to accurately pick, scan, and track products and inventory movements.
• Handle pallets, materials, and finished goods in the warehouse while maintaining proper organization.
• Support general warehouse operations, including staging, stocking, and preparing products for shipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines while operating equipment and performing tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area in compliance with facility standards.

Skills

• Proven experience operating a standard sit-down forklift.
• Warehouse experience in a shipping and receiving environment.
• Hands-on experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Ability to operate and navigate an RF scanner for inventory and order processing.
• Capability to stand for long periods of time during the shift.
• Ability to work safely in a production environment that handles food-related products and allergens.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in joining a union facility after an initial assignment period.
• Comfort working in a large production facility that manufactures marinades, salad dressings, and BBQ sauces.
• Willingness to follow established processes and contribute to a culture of safety and quality.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a diverse team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a union-eligible facility that offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, team-focused culture. The organization provides medical, vision, and dental benefits, supplemental options such as life insurance and 401k contributions, and company-wide perks including seven paid holidays, employee appreciation events, and celebratory outings. You can take advantage of incentive-based refer-a-friend programs, team training sessions, and advancement opportunities within a diversified workforce committed to excellence and innovation. Leadership remains transparent and accessible, with regular engagement such as monthly lunches with ownership, and the location is convenient for travel and commuting.

Work Environment

This is a 3rd shift role, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in a clean production facility located in an industrial park in Swedesboro, NJ. The facility is a large production operation focused on marinades, salad dressings, and BBQ sauces. The building is temperature-controlled, but conditions can still be influenced by the weather and by industrial mixers or ovens used in production. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and work comfortably in an environment where you may be exposed to allergens such as milk, egg, mustard, peanuts, fish, sulfites, sesame, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. The workplace emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations within a structured warehouse and production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Swedesboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.