Overnight Forklift Operator(PT)-New York,NY

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Primary Details

  • Requirements: Willingness to learn and work in New York.
  • Employer: Amazon Fulfillment (Hiring Part-Time in New York)
  • Worksite: New York, NY (Local Candidate Preferred)
  • Status: New Part-Time listing (Interviews this week).
  • Job Title: Overnight Forklift Operator (Flexible Hours in New York)
  • This New York-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
  • Our Amazon Fulfillment team in New York, NY is growing.
  • Benefit from working in New York, a key hub for the Warehousing And Storage industry.

Pay & Perks

  • Pay Rate: $21-$24/Hour (approx. $23.7k/Year)
  • Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
  • Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.

Core Focus

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible New York environment.

Elevate Your Career with an Overnight Amazon Job

Role Overview

We are actively seeking skilled Forklift Operators to join our night shift team. If you are looking for specialized Amazon warehouse jobs that utilize your heavy equipment skills, this is the perfect fit. You will operate stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, and turret trucks in a high-rack fulfillment center environment. This overnight position is critical for replenishing inventory so our pickers can fulfill customer orders the next day.

Your Responsibilities

  • Heavy Equipment Operation: Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) including reach trucks and cherry pickers to move palletized inventory at heights up to 40 feet.
  • Inventory Replenishment: Navigate narrow aisles to pull full pallets from reserve storage and replenish active picking bins.
  • Put-Away Processes: Scan incoming freight and securely store it in high-bay racking systems using onboard computers.
  • Cycle Counting: Conduct inventory audits to ensure 100% accuracy of stock levels.

Why Work the Night Shift?

  • Premium Compensation: Receive a higher hourly base rate plus a significant night shift differential.
  • Quieter Atmosphere: Enjoy a focused work environment with fewer people on the floor and less congestion.
  • Advanced Training: We provide paid recertification and training on the latest logistics equipment.

Amazon Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Employee discount code for Amazon.com.
  • Casual dress code and temperature-controlled warehouse.

Qualifications

  • 6+ months of experience operating a forklift, reach truck, or order picker preferred.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Willingness to work overnight hours and weekends.
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