Reach Truck Operator
AerotekJob Title: Reach Truck Operator (Food Distrubution Center)| Pay Range : $19/hour
Job Description
This role focuses on safely operating reach trucks and related warehouse equipment to unload freight, move palletized materials, and replenish inventory in a large, high-volume distribution center. You work an early-morning shift from 3:00 a.m. until the end of production, typically around 11:30 a.m.
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, with scheduled off days that will be confirmed on your first day. You support order selectors by ensuring product is accurately stored, moved, and staged using RF scanning technology.
Responsibilities
• Operate reach trucks, deep reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts safely.
• Unload freight and move palletized products throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and product locations.
• Store products in warehouse racking (put-away).
• Replenish inventory by moving pallets from upper racks to lower pick locations.
• Follow warehouse procedures to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Meet productivity goals for speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Work independently while maintaining safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Keep work areas clean and report equipment or inventory issues.
Required Skills & Experience
• Experience operating reach trucks or deep reach forklifts.
• Experience with stand-up forklifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse technology.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet productivity and performance goals.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated and non-climate-controlled environments.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience operating Crown reach trucks or similar equipment.
• Distribution center or warehouse experience.
• Experience supporting order pickers and replenishment operations.
• Familiarity with warehouse performance metrics.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and schedules.
Work Environment
• Large distribution center handling grocery products.
• Work in both:
• Room-temperature warehouse areas
• Refrigerated warehouse areas
• Clean and organized facility.
• Daily use of:
• Reach trucks
• Deep reach trucks
• Stand-up forklifts
• RF scanners
• Warehouse headsets
• Fast-paced environment focused on productivity and safety.
Schedule
• Shift: 3:00 AM until production ends (typically around 11:30 AM).
• Days Off: Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday (assigned after hire).
Why Join?
• Production, attendance, and shift differential bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Organized and safety-focused workplace.
• Comfortable break area with vending options.
• Opportunities for growth and long-term career development.
• Performance-based culture that rewards reliability and productivity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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