Warehouse Associate-Irv, NJ 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a hardworking employee with a strong Warehouse background? Do you enjoy seeing the results of your hard work every day?  We have a great opportunity to join a growing organization with opportunity to build and advance your current skills. APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Irvington, NJ looking to add a Warehouse Associate to their already amazing team.  Their primary responsibility will be supporting warehouse operations to include unloading/sorting/constructing telecommunications cable into bundles, operating a forklift to handle inbound and outbound truck activity, storage and retrieval of finished product, assistance with physical inventory counts, organization, proper labeling of stored product, and completing inbound/outbound documentation protocol to ensure inventory accuracy. Keep reading for more details! What’s in it for you:Day shift hours Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Some Saturdays 7:00am-3:00pm)Competitive hourly rate at $19.00/hr depending on experience Direct Hire position - you'll be hired directly with our client!Amazing benefit package once hired in permanentlyMedical, Dental and Vision401KPaid vacation What your day will look like:Receiving - Unload truck containers, sort materials, construct bundles onto pallet, weigh bundles/pallets, record weight, and take product to designated locationShipping - Bring product from designated location to the shipping dock and/or load into a truck Inventory controlVerify that paperwork matches the freight for Shipping and ReceivingReview appointment schedules for daily activity Ensure physical inventory count matches warehouse management system count  Follow process work instructionsSupport teamwork and work area cleanlinessFollow handbook, safety guidelines, and strict security protocols in ensuring the protection of cable at all stages of custodyEnsure appropriate safeguarding of equipment and cable to avoid injury or damageComply with safety protocols/environmental regulations/labor laws at all times What we are looking for:High school diploma or GEDExperience with operating heavy machinery or completed apprenticeship is a plusAbility to identify and handle basic issues and problems while escalating more complex issues to supervisor/managementAbility to follow instructions under stressful situations/environmentsPhysical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift and pull heavy objects weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to complete physical fitness test Demonstrated ability to drive a forklift and pass an internal forklift driving test At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.