Forklift Operator

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FreezPak Logistics

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Carteret, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Safely load and unload trucks and containers using a forklift while ensuring freight accuracy and inventory counts. Maintain a clean work area and direct products to the correct warehouse locations.

Qualifications

You have a minimum of 6 months to one year of experience operating a stand-up forklift. You can safely lift up to 30-60 lbs frequently and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, including cold storage conditions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

stand-up Forklift

Job Description

Join the Pak as a Forklift Operator

Location: Carteret, NJ
Schedule: Full Time 1st Shift 6 AM to 2:30 PM or 3rd Shift 

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Reports To: Operations Manager

Who We Are

At FreezPak Logistics, we’re a family-owned leader in cold storage and logistics, dedicated to delivering excellence in the warehousing, distribution, and management of perishable goods. Our mission is to ensure the highest standards of service, safety, and efficiency for our clients.

With our state-of-the-art facilities and dynamic, innovative environment, we handle temperature-sensitive products with precision and care. Despite our rapid growth, we maintain a team-first culture rooted in trust, respect, and integrity.

When you join the Pak, you’re not just starting a job – you’re becoming part of a team that values your contributions, invests in your future, and empowers you to grow with us.

Why Join the Pak?

  • Grow With Us – Be part of a company experiencing exponential growth with career advancement opportunities.
  • Family Culture – Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where everyone matters.
  • Innovation & Excellence – We lead the industry with forward-thinking solutions and operational excellence.
  • Meaningful Impact – Help keep America’s food supply safe and moving every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment provided in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Check and count freight for accuracy and/or damage. Take inventory as needed.
  • Direct product to correct area in warehouse. Clear work area of loose wood and plastic, sweep area as needed.

What You Bring to the Pak

  • Experience: Must have a minimum of 6 months - one year of experience with a stand-up Forklift
  • Skills: Ability to read numbers and labels, safely lift up 30-60 lbs. frequently, work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements 

  • Ability to work in cold storage environments as low as -10°F
  • Be able reach, bend, and move around the facility
  • Stand, walk, and lift as required for job duties

Benefits

  • Health Insurance – comprehensive plans for you and your family
  • 401(k) + Company Match – plan for your future with our competitive program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – generous time off to support work-life balance
  • Life Insurance – financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
  • Career Growth – incredible opportunities to advance as we grow

Ready to Join the Pak?

If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want to build your career with a company that feels like family and values your contributions – FreezPak is the place for you.

Apply today and let’s keep the world’s food moving safely and efficiently, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FreezPak is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Pak members.

Pay Range: $19 – $21 per hour

This pay range represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the starting hourly compensation for this role at the time of posting. The actual rate will be determined based on a combination of factors including experience, qualifications, work location, and internal pay alignment, in accordance with applicable laws.

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FreezPak Logistics

For over 50 years FreezPak has faithfully and proudly served the food industry. As a family business, our approach to relationships is different. Highly personal and professional, we built our business on the longstanding trust of our customers for more than a half-century. FreezPak Logistics is one of the leading full-service cold and dry storage in the United States. We focus completely on delivering your products to market efficiently with market-leading quality. Our proximity to ports and major highways makes our service efficient and easy. With 18 million cubic feet, FreezPak Logistics facilities include the newest state of the art, near-port facility in Carteret, NJ and our Paterson, NJ are both only minutes away from the largest port on the eastern seaboard and major highways. FreezPak is online 24-hours a day with backup generators to guarantee product integrity. Our refrigerated docks ensures your products’ quality by properly maintaining temperature during the inbound/outbound process. Contact us today to learn how we can help!
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