Work Location: Middlesex County, New Jersey

Summary:

Seeking a Forklift Driver to ensure safe, accurate movement and documentation of materials in a regulated warehouse environment. This role emphasizes safety, traceability, and compliance with cGMP standards while handling pharmaceutical, biological, and research materials.

Responsibilities:

• Operate various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks, with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Receive, inspect, and document inbound shipments, verifying counts and condition against provided paperwork.
• Load and unload trucks, build and secure pallets, and ensure all materials are properly staged and stored, including in temperature-controlled areas.
• Utilize RF scanners to track all inventory movements and maintain accurate warehouse management system records.
• Complete shipping documents and chain-of-custody records in accordance with GDP standards.
• Report any damages, shortages, temperature excursions, or discrepancies promptly to supervision.
• Perform daily equipment inspections, maintain cleanliness of work areas, and adhere to all SOPs, OSHA, and PPE requirements.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, stock rotation, and serve as backup driver for local or out-of-state deliveries as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Current forklift operator certification (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178) or ability to certify upon hire.
• Hands-on experience with RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving paperwork (BOL, manifests, packing lists).
• Strong safety record and attention to detail; ability to follow written SOPs precisely.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in regulated (cGMP/GDP) warehouse environments, especially pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare settings, preferred.
• Certification on reach truck, stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker equipment preferred.
• Experience with temperature-controlled or cold-storage materials preferred.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and email preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly; stand, walk, bend, climb, and reach throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in freezer, refrigerated, and ambient areas, with appropriate PPE provided.
• Good vision and depth perception required for equipment operation and label reading.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, dock doors, and warehouse noise.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Published Category: Supply Chain & CMC