Forklift Operator NJ

Job Description

Job Description

About West Pak

At West Pak, everything starts with the customer. We’re obsessed with getting the right fruit, at the right ripeness, to the right place, every time, and that focus shapes how we work every day.

Our culture is dynamic. Volumes shift with the seasons, customer needs change fast, and our teams move quickly to meet them. We value people who take ownership, solve problems in real time, and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. We work as one team across departments and sites, and we hold ourselves to high standards because our customers count on us.

Respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence guide how we treat our growers, our customers, and each other. We invest in our people through leadership development and learning programs, and we make time to celebrate our wins together.

The Role

Our Forklift Drivers keep fresh avocados moving through our Swedesboro distribution center, from the moment they arrive to the moment they ship. You’ll play a direct part in getting every order out accurately, safely, and on time.

What You’ll Do

• Receiving and shipping:  Load and unload trucks, and stage outbound orders accurately and on schedule.
• Product movement:  Move pallets between receiving, cold storage, ripening rooms, production, and shipping.
• Inventory:  Scan and track pallets, support cycle counts, and keep locations organized.
• Safety:  Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and follow all safety and food safety procedures.
• Teamwork:  Work with Shipping, Bagging, and Quality to keep product flowing.

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution center; reach truck or pallet jack experience a plus.
• Current forklift certification, or the ability to get certified through West Pak.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for early mornings, overtime, and weekends as volumes require.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

What We Offer

• 401(k):  Safe Harbor plan with a 100% match on the first 3% you contribute and 50% on the next 2%, fully vested.
• Medical, dental, and vision:  Medical plan choices that include PPO options, with West Pak paying 85% of employee premiums on the standard PPO.
• Life and disability:  Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability.
• Other benefits:  Flexible Spending Account, paid time off, and voluntary life, pet, and legal insurance.

West Pak Avocado is an equal opportunity employer.

Day Shift Monday through Friday with flexibility for overtime weekdays and Saturdays