Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator

Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator

Liberty Distributors, Inc.

Location: 1065 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Job Type: Full-Time

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour, plus overtime

Schedule: Sunday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:45 PM (shorter hours on Fridays)

Hiring Immediately

About Us

Liberty Distributors, Inc. is an established wholesale distribution company with over 30 years of experience supplying name-brand health and beauty, household cleaning, and general merchandise products to retailers and wholesalers.

We operate a large, fast-paced warehouse in Brooklyn and are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and experienced Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator to join our team.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating multiple types of warehouse machinery, works efficiently, pays close attention to detail, and takes pride in getting the job done correctly.

Job Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks and shipping containers.
• Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Receive incoming merchandise, inspect products, and verify shipment quantities.
• Move, organize, and put away merchandise in designated warehouse locations.
• Use handheld barcode scanners to track merchandise and inventory.
• Perform inventory counts and assist with maintaining accurate stock records.
• Build, wrap, and prepare pallets for shipment.
• Keep warehouse aisles, storage areas, and workstations clean and organized.
• Work with warehouse employees to complete daily assignments and meet shipping deadlines.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Assist with other warehouse duties as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating warehouse machinery required.
• Must be able to operate multiple types of warehouse equipment.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers/cherry pickers, and electric pallet jacks is highly preferred.
• Prior forklift certification is not required. Employer-provided training, evaluation, and certification will be available.
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and handle merchandise weighing over 50 lbs, with appropriate equipment or team assistance when necessary.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the workday.
• Must be able to communicate in English. Spanish is a plus.
• Experience using handheld barcode scanners is preferred, but training is available.
• Must be dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and assist in different areas of warehouse operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay of $17.00 per hour.
• Unlimited voluntary overtime opportunities, subject to available work and operational needs.
• Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable law.
• Pay and performance reviews every 6 months, with opportunities for performance-based wage increases.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for long-term employment and growth within the company.

Work Schedule

• Sunday through Friday.
• Regular hours: 7:30 AM–4:45 PM, with shorter hours on Fridays.
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
• Additional voluntary overtime opportunities available.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is hardworking, reliable, and willing to take responsibility for their work.

The right candidate should have hands-on experience operating warehouse machinery, understand the importance of accuracy and efficiency, and be comfortable handling a variety of warehouse responsibilities.

We value employees who arrive on time, follow instructions, work well with others, and take initiative to keep warehouse operations running smoothly.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed and submit your resume, including your previous warehouse experience and the types of machinery you have operated.

Immediate opening available.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person