Forklift Operator I at Berlin Packaging in Cranbury, NJ

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Forklift Operator I, who will be responsible for prepping shipments, loading and unloading product, and support of general warehouse operations using warehouse equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

Operate forklift, hand truck / warehouse carts, pallet jack, and/or other equipment in a professional and safe manner
Organize and prepare customer orders with a high degree of quality and accuracy
Transfer supplies from department to department to meet production or shipping demand
Properly store and label all materials and finished product
May prepare billing processes and paperwork for warehouse and drop ship orders
May be required to record transactions via computer in ERP system
Perform cycle counting as required
Notify leadership of non-compliant ware
Responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and organized to cGMP standards
Comply with all ISO standards
Support company and branch metrics
Fulfill the employee portion of the Berlin Values
Other tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

High school diploma or GED required strongly preferred
Prior warehouse and forklift experience strongly preferred
Required to take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program, which ensures you will be able to operate a forklift in accordance with Berlin Packaging’s safety guidelines. Failure to pass the exam results in the Company ending your employment.
Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with high attention to detail
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to learn
Has a positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture
Self-motivated; reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation
Model safe work practices
Basic computer skills

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

Must be able to frequently lift/move boxes weighing up to 20lbs and occasionally lift/ move boxes and/or pallets up to 45lbs through warehouse.

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
Profit sharing
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance including dental insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
Vision insurance options
Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
Health club reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
529 college savings plan
Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
Employee referral program
Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Visit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards offerings.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.

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