Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator- Cold Storage

Connect Staffing • Riverside, CA

13h • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator for a global cold-chain logistics provider operating a refrigerated and freezer warehouse in Jurupa Valley, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $22/hr on a Tuesday through Saturday, 10pm-6:30am schedule. In this role, you will operate a stand-up high reach forklift to pick and pull orders, perform case picking, and move pallets through narrow aisles in a cold storage environment. This is a steady daytime schedule with a consistent weekly shift pattern.

Requirements

• 12+ months of recent stand-up reach forklift experience, including high-reach and case picking
• Valid forklift certification
• Must communicate effectively in English
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Steel toe boots required (employee-provided); all other PPE provided on site
• Ability to work in cold environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas, for extended periods
• Drug screen required
• Background check required
• E-Verify / work authorization required

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating in narrow-aisle or very narrow-aisle (VNA) warehouse configurations
• Prior work in cold storage, refrigerated warehouses, or freezer facilities
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Experience with order picking, pallet building, and inventory accuracy standards
• Background in food distribution, grocery logistics, or cold-chain supply chain operations
• Certified or trained on Crown or Raymond brand stand-up reach truck models
• Preferred prior job titles: Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Operator, High-Reach Operator, Narrow Aisle Forklift Operator, Order Picker Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Driver, Warehouse Forklift Operator, Cold Storage Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Lift Truck Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up high reach forklift to pick and pull orders in refrigerated and freezer areas throughout the warehouse.
• Perform case picking and build pallets to order specs
• Navigate narrow aisles safely while moving product to staging and storage locations
• Use an RF scanner to locate, track, and verify products in the warehouse management system
• Work in cold environments including refrigerated cooler and freezer zones throughout the shift
• Follow food-grade cold chain handling procedures and maintain accurate inventory movement
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and document equipment condition on daily checklist

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit / Paycard
• Health and dental benefits available
• Earn referral bonuses
• CalSavers retirement program available
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including health insurance, PTO / paid vacation, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees