NEW JOB OPENING
MATERIAL HANDLER - FORKLIFT OPERATOR
IN Canaan, CT, USA!

 

Date Posted: 07/22/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 504544
Industry: Medical Equipment & Supplies
Job Title: Material Handler - Forklift Operator
Job Location: Canaan, CT, USA, 06018
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 12-hour shift.
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 23.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 23.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Forklift Operator, Lifting, RF Measurements, Safety
Experience Desired: Operate Material Handling Equipment, Including High Reach, Counterbalance, Electric Pallet Jack (1 yrs); RF Scanner and WMS to Ensure Inventory Accuracy and Track Products Throughout the Site (1 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Only qualified Forklift Operator candidates located near Canaan, CT are to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence

Required Education

•High School Diploma or Equivalent



Certification Requirement

•Ability to obtain forklift certification within two days of employment



Required Experience

•Intermediate experience operating high reach forklifts or counterbalance forklifts required

•General distribution or warehouse experience

•Experience using material handling equipment

•Experience using RF scanners

•Experience with Manhattan Warehouse Management System (WMS) preferred



Technical Skills

•Operate high reach counterbalance electric pallet jack and dock stocker equipment

•Use RF scanner and Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain inventory accuracy

•Read and interpret distribution documents in English

•Perform product loading unloading replenishment and pallet movement

•Basic computer skills

•General distribution and inventory knowledge



Soft Skills

•Strong analytical skills

•Good organizational and prioritization skills

•Strong initiative and drive for results

•Ability to cross train and support multiple operational areas

•Ability to work safely in a team environment



Physical Demands

•Ability to lift more than 50 pounds in some work areas

•Ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch balance reach push pull and twist throughout the shift

•Ability to frequently use hands for repetitive tasks

•Ability to climb when required

•Normal corrected vision of 20 40 in each eye

•Hearing sufficient to safely operate material handling equipment

•Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment

•Ability to work in moderate to loud noise levels

•Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles

•Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including safety vest and safety shoes



Responsibilities

•Safely transport palletized products throughout the distribution center

•Load unload put away replenish and pick palletized inventory

•Operate high reach counterbalance electric pallet jack and dock stocker equipment

•Use RF scanner and Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain inventory accuracy

•Ensure product integrity during all material handling activities

•Follow all site safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment

•Cross train in multiple operational areas

•Provide backup support as needed

•Maintain a safe and organized work environment



  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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