Forklift Operator (Nights & Weekends) at RLS LOGISTICS – Newfield, New Jersey

RLS is a nationally recognized 3PL cold chain solutions provider. We offer warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment services to the frozen and refrigerated food industry. Founded in 1968, we’re a family-owned company that is growing rapidly and looking for energetic, hard-working individuals to join our team.

“Here at RLS we are excited about the direction our company is headed and the main reason is because of our team members. RLS does not make a product, we provide a service and the level at which we are able to provide those services is a direct reflection of the strength of our team. Our customers are able to concentrate on what they do best and trust us to do what we do best. The dedication and innovation our team brings to work every day is what makes us different.”
— Russell Leo

As a member of RLS Logistics, we give you the tools, training, and support you need to become a cold chain expert. Our company’s core purpose is to realize the American Dream so that our team members and their families achieve success and prosperity.

• Have industry experience? Work with the best in the business

• Team members gain exposure to multiple areas of the supply chain through collaboration with other business units

• Generous pay structure

• Collaborative team environment

• Resilient and recession-proof industry

Forklift Operators are a key component of our customers’ experience and ensure products are safely and accurately received, picked, and relocated so they can be shipped properly while following company SOPs.

• Receive, pick, and relocate product accurately

• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

• Follow company safety policies at all times

• Ship and receive products under FSMA guidelines and RLS SOPs

• Gain knowledge of the company’s WMS and RF systems

• Support the Warehouse Supervisor in training and developing warehouse team members

• Meet predetermined performance metrics as outlined by the Warehouse Manager

• Responsible for freight receipt and shipping accuracy

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently

• Work in a cold storage environment ranging from 0–36 degrees

• Energetic, driven, and self-motivated

• Competitive and goal-oriented

• A collaborative team player who supports team success

• Ambitious and thinks big

• Persistent and dependable, even on difficult days

• Open to feedback and continuous improvement

• Be humble, stay hungry, and live smart

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more

• Monday: 12:00 PM – Finish (estimated 8:00 PM)

• Thursday: 4:00 PM – Close (estimated 3:00 AM)

• Friday: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Saturday: 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM

• Off days: Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

• Healthcare, dental, vision, and mental health programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Volunteer PTO

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Student Loan Repayment

• Team member recognition awards

• Continuous industry learning and certification opportunities

• Job Type: Full-time

• Work Location: In person

• Reports To: Warehouse Supervisors & General Manager, Freight Consolidation

• Direct Reports: None