Talent.com
Freight Operator
Freight OperatorEmpire State Realty Trust • New York City, New York, USA
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Freight Operator

Freight Operator

Empire State Realty Trust • New York City, New York, USA
[job_card.30_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]
COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased top of tier modernized amenitized and well-located office retail and multifamily assets. ESRTs flagship Empire State Building the Worlds Most Famous Building features its iconic Observatory ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisors 2025 Travelers Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of December31 2025 ESRTs operating portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.6 million rentable square feet of office space 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. The Company also owns two properties that are being redeveloped with approximately 0.4 million rentable square feet of office space and 43 thousand rentable square feet of retail space. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found atand by following ESRT onFacebookInstagramTikTokXandLinkedIn.


POSITION SUMMARY

TheFreight Elevator Operatorplays a critical role in ensuring the safe efficient and secure movement of materials equipment and personnel throughout the building. This position is responsible for operating all freight elevators assisting contractors and delivery personnel and maintaining a clean and orderly freight environment. The role requires strong physical stamina the ability to lift and maneuver heavy materials and strict adherence to building security protocols. The Freight Elevator Operator supports daily building operations construction activities and tenant moves while providing excellent service to staff visitors and contractors. Additional duties include performing periodic cleaning tasks supporting inclement weather operations completing detailed incident reports and following management direction to maintain smooth building operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Run all Freight elevators in the building
    • Ensure all Visitors have security clearance before accessing freight
    • Stand for long periods of time without a break
    • Pick up trash and bring it to designated area during the day
    • Assist contractors with loading and unloading elevator
    • Push container to and from cars that weigh in excess of 100lbs
    • Move control levers or push buttons to control movement of the elevator
    • Transport freight from elevator to designated area using hand truck if needed
    • Work overtime hours if needed for projects including construction projects and/or Tenant moves
    • Clean up freight areas and landing after construction/ demo projects and ensure all landings are mopped clean before leaving
    • Move/ lift heavy materials (construction containers)
    • Contact management for any delivery that is not authorized
    • Monitor removal of material from Building
    • Ensure building passes are current and approved by BMO
    • Periodically spot check and mop interior stairwells as needed
    • Operate elevator to transport materials equipment and/or passengers between floors of the building
    • Respond to calls going up and down as needed; give passage to building staff construction workers and daily deliveries
    • Periodically clean and vacuum elevator tracks to ensure proper door closing at elevator landing
    • Assist deliveries being pulled into freight/ pushed out on floors if needed
    • Assist staff in inclement weather up to and including snow removal (shoveling/ snow blowing de-icing etc.)
    • Use additional force to operate/ close freight doors when needed (interior updraft)
    • Provide detailed accident reports to Management when needed
    • Obtain Fire Safety Director Certificate (FSD) if needed
    • Work as directed by supervisor

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

    • Success in this role means consistently operating all freight elevators safely and efficiently while maintaining strict safety and security protocols for visitors contractors and deliveries. It involves providing professional and proactive service keeping all freight areas clean and organized and demonstrating the physical stamina required to move heavy materials throughout the day. A successful operator is dependable punctual and adaptable to overtime or changing building needs. They respond quickly to calls support building operationsincluding during inclement weatherand document incidents accurately while exercising good judgment in handling unauthorized deliveries or safety concerns.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

    • Must be fluent in English
    • Ability to communicate clearly via 2-way communication radio

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    • Experience in building operations or facilities support (12 years)
    • Experience operating freight or service elevators
    • Experience assisting with deliveries contractors or material handling
    • Experience working in a fast-paced building environment
    • Experience with construction support tenant moves or loading dock work
    • Experience following safety/security protocols
    • Experience with basic cleaning or maintenance duties
    • Customer service experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
    • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

    • At ESRT like our tenants our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work Certified employer we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and addition ESRT employees embody ourCompany Culture & Success Factors-
    • Adaptable you are a self-starter whos able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
    • Dynamic you are solutions-oriented aim to improve processes and implement efficiency and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
    • Dependable you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
    • Passionate you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
    • Curious you consistently look for new ways to work smarter not just harder
    • Ethical you treat others with respect act with integrity in how you perform your work and embrace our collaborative culture
    • Positive you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

BENEFITS

    • Benefits as per Local 32BJ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
$24.04 - $32.05 an hour
ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity innovation and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race religion color creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression reproductive choices age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy parental status caregiver status genetic information political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring promotion demotion compensation training working conditions transfer job assignments benefits layoff and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Key Skills
Business Continuity Planning,AXA,Jewellery,Art & Design,Adobe Indesign
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 24 - 32
[job_alerts.create_a_job]

Freight Operator • New York City, New York, USA

[internal_linking.similar_jobs]
Shear Operator/Technician

Shear Operator/Technician

Jobot • The Bronx, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen.Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.We’re a long-standing accountin...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
OWNER OPERATORS $11000 gross

OWNER OPERATORS $11000 gross

AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC • Clifton, NJ, US
[job_card.full_time]
[filters_job_card.quick_apply]
We are AD EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC with fleet trucks over 300 operating in business since 2015 with dedicated lanes, contracts and connection of brokers.We provide with good opportunity loads everyday ...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

OFI • Bayonne, NJ, US
[job_card.full_time]
Bayonne, NJ .Experience: Minimum 1yr experience .We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage m...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_30]
Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Denali Water Solutions • Staten Island, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
At Denali, we are not just the.Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste.The work we do begins and ends with our employees, therefore we strive to ELEVATE employees to be their best at work and h...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Scale Operator

Scale Operator

Balcones Recycling • Jersey City, NJ, United States
[job_card.full_time]
The Scale Operator position is responsible for assisting scale house administrative functions.This individual will be operating the scale system.The role requires a detail-oriented and adaptable pr...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Hi-Lo Operator

Hi-Lo Operator

Food Bank For NYC • Bronx, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
The Warehouse Professional/HiLo Operator is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely flow of product from receipt to selection via safe operation of a Hi-Lo machine.This role is responsible for...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
3rd Shift Line Operator

3rd Shift Line Operator

Perrigo Company • Bronx, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Location: Bronx, NY, US, 10457.At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Make Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All.We are proud to be a Top 10 player in t...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
OPERATOR

OPERATOR

NYC Jobs • Brooklyn, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Assistant Printing Press Operator.The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Ho...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Owner Operator Class A

Owner Operator Class A

YANKEE FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC • Clifton, NJ, US
[job_card.full_time]
[filters_job_card.quick_apply]
Hello,we are Yankee Freight - a trucking company with years of experience in hauling dry freight over the road, with 24/h dispatch to keep track of the market assuring our drivers get the best spot...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Depot Operator/Specialist

Depot Operator/Specialist

TSMG • New York, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe.We collect data where automation is not possible.We count features, take pictures, make videos, recor...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Owner Operator

Owner Operator

Fairmount Global Freight • New City, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Fairmount Global Freight is growing and we are looking into new opportunities!.This is not a driver job, we do not have trucks and trailers for you! Must have your own!.Truck with less than 200k mi...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Equipment Operator Put Away -1st Shift

Equipment Operator Put Away -1st Shift

Oak St. Health • Jersey City, NJ, United States
[job_card.full_time]
We're building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience.At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who ca...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Owner-Operator Box Truck

Owner-Operator Box Truck

P & J CARRIERS INC • Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
[job_card.full_time]
[filters_job_card.quick_apply]
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION.Dispatch, ELD, safety, and roadside assistance.Quick onboarding process within 2 days.Must have lift gate, pallet jack, and straps.Must operate in compliance with .O...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_30]
Crane Operator

Crane Operator

McAllister Towing • Staten Island, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
The Crane Operator is responsible and accountable to the Yard Supervisor.The Crane Operator is responsible to maintain and operate overhead crane and forklift to lift, move and position loads in a ...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Loader Operator I

Loader Operator I

RB Global Inc. • Staten Island, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions.Responsible for operating al...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Copy Operator

Copy Operator

Canon U.S.A., Inc. • New York, New York, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Position Type (Portal Searching).The Copy Operator will provide exceptional customer service and solutions for client's copy/print needs.Will follow production processes to produce quality, profess...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Switchboard Operator PT Days Weekends

Switchboard Operator PT Days Weekends

Englewood Hospital And Medical Center • Englewood, NJ, United States
[job_card.part_time]
Switchboard Operator Pt Days Weekends.Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional ...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
Filling Operator

Filling Operator

inSync Staffing • Orangeburg, NY, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Shift: Monday-Friday 12:00PM-8:00PM.Location: Orangeburg, NY 10962.Performs basic filling and packaging functions.Uses automated and manual methods in accordance with established Quality standards ...[show_more]
[last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]