Forklift Operator (Union Position)
Shift: 10am -6:30pm

Manufacturers Reserve Supply is a premier wholesale distributor of high-end building materials, proudly serving retail business operations from our location in northern New Jersey. With over 90 years in the industry, our reputation for integrity and excellence remains the cornerstone of our success.

We are committed to developing our employees to their fullest potential and encouraging them to pursue continuous growth and higher goals.

We are currently seeking reliable Forklift Operators to join our team.
 

Primary Responsibilities

•  Load and unload trucks, receive stock, and put away inventory

•  Pull and prepare customer order, palletize/ wrap orders 

•  Secure (strap down) tractor-trailers after loading 

 

•  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard always

•  Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality in all tasks

•  Conduct accurate inventory counts and cycle counting for 

•  Align all communications and actions with the company’s mission, vision, and culture

•  Manage time effectively, meet personal and team goals, and collaborate productively with coworkers

•   Understand & follow all company policies and procedures

•  Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

•  Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

•  Process and ship orders via Amazon and FedEx

 

Pre-Employment Requirements

•  Drug test, Background check, Reference check, Pass a forklift field test

 

Qualifications

•  Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating a forklift & working in a warehouse environment 

•  Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs.

•  Dependable, punctual, and reliable transportation to arrive and be ready to work at the scheduled time

•  Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

•  Trustworthy, with strong communication skills

·       Must be coachable and accountable

•  Basic math skills

•  Works with a high level of accountability

•  Experience with building materials (preferred)

•  Bilingual abilities (preferred)

Physical Demands

•  Regularly required to sit while operating a forklift

·       Required to get on and off the forklift frequently

•  Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, push, pull, grasp, lift, and handle objects/tools

•  Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

•  Good sense of balance, hand-eye coordination, and ability to judge weights, distances, and heights

•  Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

•  Ability to work in varying temperatures depending on the season

Benefits

•  Union position with excellent benefits package

•  Medical, prescription, and dental coverage – employee-only coverage fully paid by the Employer

•  Annuity Plan

•  Paid Time Off (PTO)

•  Company-paid holidays

•  On-site company gym

•  Coffee station and kitchen facilities

•  Paid training

If you are a safety-focused, team-oriented professional with solid forklift experience, we encourage you to apply!

 

We help retail lumber & building materials dealers succeed by delivering the products and resources they need to improve their profits. 

MRS is located in Irvington, NJ, where we have four warehouses with a combined inside storage capacity of 150,00 square feet. We currently serve lumber yards, roofing & siding one-steppers, specialty dealers, and home centers in New Jersey, Eastern PA, lower New York (including Long Island), Connecticut, Northern Delaware & Maryland.

MRS was born in 1931, amid the Great Depression. Robert A. Boyd Sr. rented a warehouse in Paterson, New Jersey, and sold wood from southern mills on consignment. He called his business Manufacturers Reserve Supply, Inc. (MRS). He built a reputation with suppliers and lumber dealers based on trust and service. MRS evolved into a premier wholesale building materials distributor based out of Irvington, NJ, family-owned and operated by four generations of the Boyd family.

To be recognized as the leading distributor of building products in our markets.

To provide extraordinary service and exceptional value of a preeminent distributor, and to develop a strong business partnership among our valued customers, suppliers, community, staff and owners through the endorsement of good business practices and the encouragement of sound business ethics.

At MRS, we promote an employee-centered culture. Our leadership team works to create satisfying and rewarding careers for all employees. Our team members say that working for MRS is the job their friends wish they had.

Those who are part of the team appreciate the diverse and inclusive working environment, which is friendly, supportive, and professional. It is exemplified by the mutual respect and caring between owners and employees and that of employees for one another. There is a support system when challenges arise, just as when times are good.

MRS prides itself on the honesty and integrity of its employees. Our customers and vendors recognize the fact that “our word is our bond,” and that is why we are so successful in developing relationships that last for decades.

If you have an appetite for professionalism, personal growth, and development, we invite you to come and grow with us. Our outstanding work environment fosters growth and job satisfaction. Our compensation and benefits structure is highly competitive. When you combine that with our commitment to excellence, we will take you to the place you want to be in your career.