Stand Up Reach Truck Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Stand Up Reach Truck Operator works in the freezer section and supports the warehouse distribution process by safely and independently moving products, maintaining inventory flow, and meeting quality standards. The role operates material handling equipment, including a stand-up reach truck, forklift, and pallet jack, to transport incoming freight from staging areas to storage locations, replenish pick slots, and handle overstock. The operator follows safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality procedures while working as a team member and performing other assigned duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 4 a.m. until close, with required overtime as assigned. This is a full-time position paying $20.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
- Must be able to work scheduled or assigned times and required overtime.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves and replenish product from various heights; products weigh 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
- Ability to work in multi-temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.
- Must pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
- Experience operating a stand-up reach truck.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift.
- Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
- Motorized pallet jack and/or forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Locate storage rack slots, place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product data and locations into the appropriate unit.
- Count incoming freight in staging areas and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
- Replenish pick slots according to next-day work orders and rotate date-sensitive stock or remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
- Disperse overstocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
- Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and strapping to the proper areas or receptacles; inspect, stack, and move pallets to their designated storage area.
- Follow preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures, and report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
- Review the work schedule, perform equipment safety checks, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
- Meet required productivity and accuracy standards.
- Work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions; inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks, taking appropriate action as needed.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area.
- Replace batteries requiring recharging with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
- Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) employer matching.
- Education assistance.
- Paid time off.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
