Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - PGS Worldwide

PGS Worldwide is actively seeking Forklift Operators to support an industry-leading fragrance and flavor manufacturing company in Plainsboro, NJ. This is an initial 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates.

Requirements:

• Individuals DO NOT need to have a HS diploma or a GED. An assessment will be sent out in replacement of this should the candidate be extended a FT opportunity. Potential offer for full time down the road.
• Some experience in handling chemicals preferred but can be gained through on the job experience.
• Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing and/or warehousing environment preferred; will be trained to operate a forklift. Must have ability to stand up and sit down while operating.
• Ability to utilize material handling equipment on a forklift. Must become skilled at placement of materials into warehouse racking; must safely move freight onto and off trailers damage free.
• Prefer prior equipment experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environment.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Able to understand basic Safety Concepts and integrate them into daily work.
• Ability to work within a changing environment, take direction, and provide feedback to management as required.
• Ability to use handheld scanners.
• Sufficient computer skills in order to perform SAP & MES transactions.
• Solid reading comprehension skills in order to correctly read numbers, validate information, and act on it.
• Must be able to work in and walk through productions areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Work is completed in the office and plant environment where strong odors are sometimes present.
• Work within a team environment where workplace respect is vital.
• Utilize hands & fingers to handle, feel, twist, grab, and hold, reach with hands and arms, and write and utilize keyboards to type (75% to 100% of the time).
• Ability to walk, bend, stretch, stoop, sit, climb stairs as needed at various intervals throughout shift (50% - 75% of the time)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus, to read documents, computer screens and other communications (100% of time).
• Must be able to communicate with management, co-workers, and other departments (75%-100% of time).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass the annual physical to determine physical fitness for use of a respirator.

Job ID: 1121

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