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Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator)

Highlight Motor Freight Inc.
Parsippany, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 2/4/2026

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Highlight Motor Group

Parsippany, NJ

Highlight Motor Group is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in North America. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. To keep up with our growth, we will be seeking experienced, professional, energetic, goal-oriented individuals to complement our organization.  

Highlight Motor Group offers an exciting, fast-paced environment that has ideal positions for someone who is looking for a REAL career move. To work for Highlight Motor Group, you must have great people skills, communicate well, have a team-oriented personality, and have the desire to set and achieve goals. As our company is consistently expanding, we are looking for those candidates who are highly motivated and driven by the opportunity for financial reward and career advancement in a family-like working environment.

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable Forklift Operator, who will be responsible for the transport of materials within our facilities. The Forklift Operator will be operating the forklift and other material handling equipment with utmost care to ensure safety and efficiency in our storage facilities and warehouse.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for loading and unloading goods from the trailers using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Locate and move goods packed on pallets or in crates around the warehouse facility.
  • Verify and update records of inventory shortages or quality deficiencies.
  • Transport raw materials to production workstations.
  • Check the loads are secured and safely stack empty pallets.
  • Perform daily inspection of equipment and machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
  • Identifying workplace safety hazards and adhering to safety management standards.
  • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
  • Perform other warehouse tasks as requested by the management.

Requirements:

  • At least 2 year forklift operating experience
  • Valid Forklift Operator Certificate (Raymond Reach)
  • Average computer skills (MS Outlook, Word)
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good physical condition and able to repeatedly lift over 50 lbs.
  • Possess a high level of attention to details.
  • High school Diploma or equivalent education
  • Working Hours 2pm-12am M-F. Extended hours of work required occasionally including weekends.

We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package.

Please note that only the candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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