What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator position at PrimePort Warehouse & Logistics Center?
About us
PrimePort Warehouse & Logistics Center is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) and container freight station operating a 75,000 sq ft facility in Irvington, NJ, 10 minutes from Port Newark-Elizabeth. We handle container devanning, warehousing, order fulfillment, and distribution for e-commerce brands, importers, and distributors. We’re growing and need two experienced, dependable warehouse associates to join our floor team right away.
What you’ll do
- Operate forklifts (reach truck, order picker, sit-down) safely in a busy warehouse
- Unload trucks and shipping containers; receive and put away inbound freight
- Scan, count, and stack inventory accurately using handheld scanners and our WMS
- Pick, pack, and prepare outbound orders for shipment
- Assist with cycle counts and keep inventory records accurate
- Complete daily equipment inspections and report issues
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant
- Communicate with drivers, coworkers, and supervisors to keep the dock moving
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 2 years of warehouse experience (3PL, fulfillment, or distribution center preferred)
- Forklift experience required; current certification a plus (we can recertify)
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred — many of our drivers and crew speak Spanish
- Detail-oriented and organized — you take pride in accurate counts and clean stacking
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, bend, and climb for a full shift
- Comfortable reading order sheets, labels, and written instructions
- Authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
- Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS) or handheld RF scanners
- Container devanning / floor-loaded unloading experience
Why PrimePort
- Steady, year-round work at a growing company — not seasonal
- Small team where your work is noticed and good performers move up
- Weekday day shift — evenings and weekends are yours
- 10 minutes from Newark, Elizabeth, and the Garden State Parkway; on NJ Transit bus lines
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24