Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck Operator)
SYSCOPay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 3-Month Contract
Position Summary
The Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck Operator) is responsible for a variety of warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, putaway, replenishment, inventory control, consolidation, count checks, and loading and unloading trucks. This role requires safe and efficient operation of a reach truck and other powere
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d industrial equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities
Reach Truck Operation
• Operate a reach truck to put away received shipments into designated home, overflow, or bulk storage locations.
• Transport products from receiving and staging areas to warehouse storage locations.
• Move palletized goods safely throughout the warehouse facility.
• Follow all equipment operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Shipping & Receiving
• Unload inbound shipments and transport products to receiving and staging areas.
• Inspect, count, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Identify and document shortages, overages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Ensure all required shipping and receiving documentation is completed accurately.
• Obtain all necessary signatures on driver paperwork before release.
• Wrap pallets by machine or hand to ensure product stability and safe storage.
Inventory Management
• Perform replenishment activities by transferring products from storage to primary pick locations.
• Consolidate inventory to maximize warehouse space utilization.
• Conduct count checks and inventory audits to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Support item demand and stock replenishment processes.
Order Picking & Shipping
• Receive products using the appropriate purchase order information.
• Complete discrepancy reports for damaged, missing, or excess inventory.
• Break down and organize products by item number.
• Pick customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Build and stack pallets for outbound shipments.
• Verify staged pallets for accuracy and shipping readiness.
• Adjust pallet quantities to ensure even weight distribution and secure transportation.
Warehouse Housekeeping & Safety
• Maintain clean work areas, dock spaces, and warehouse aisles.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and responsibly.
• Participate in ongoing safety and housekeeping initiatives.
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:
• Minimum 2 years of reach truck operating experience required.
• Valid Reach Truck Certification required.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks, including stand-up reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), such as HighJump or PeopleSoft, is an asset.
• Experience using RF scanners or voice-directed picking systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends as required.