Reach Truck Operator

Job Title: Reach Truck Operator

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to work in a brand-new distribution warehouse handling food and beverage ingredients, with strong potential for growth. You will operate a reach truck to move, load, and unload materials, accurately pick and stage orders, and support safe and efficient warehouse operations while maintaining high quality and customer service standards.

SHIFT: 3:30pm - 12am (Monday to Friday)

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks safely and efficiently to move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pick orders accurately using pick tickets, following item number, size, quantity, and other specifications.
• Use RF scanning equipment to ensure accurate inventory tracking and order fulfillment.
• Manage pick ticket orders and maintain organized staging areas for outgoing shipments.
• Pull warehouse items from shelves based on specified criteria and ensure orders are complete and correct.
• Stage items correctly for delivery and prepare orders by picking, wrapping, and staging for shipment.
• Read and interpret incoming order requests and follow established procedures to fulfill them.
• Adhere to company quality standards and customer service expectations in all warehouse activities.
• Inspect forklifts and other material handling equipment regularly and perform basic maintenance as required.
• Identify and report safety hazards in the workplace and follow all safety protocols.
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods to maximize space and maintain organized inventory.
• Handle loading and unloading of materials, including palletizing, stacking, and material handling tasks.
• Follow OSHA regulations and internal safety policies, including wearing required PPE.
• Perform other warehouse duties as needed to support daily operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1+ years of experience operating powered forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Proficiency operating reach trucks in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with loading, unloading, order picking, palletizing, stacking, and general material handling.
• Ability to use RF scanning equipment for inventory and order accuracy.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in order picking and inventory handling.
• Proficient math skills to verify quantities and reconcile inventory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Ability to read and interpret pick tickets and incoming order requests.
• Willingness and ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated high regard for safety in the workplace and proactive identification of hazards.
• Experience working with RF scanners and inventory systems in a distribution or warehouse setting.
• Comfort working around food and beverage ingredients, including spices and coconut water.
• Detail-oriented approach to staging, wrapping, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Flexibility to perform a variety of warehouse tasks beyond equipment operation as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a modern, brand-new warehouse environment with a culture that values safety, accuracy, and growth. The role offers potential for advancement after the contract period and access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). This setting provides a stable schedule, supportive workplace practices, and the chance to build a long-term career in distribution and logistics.

Work Environment

The position is based in a brand-new distribution warehouse in Mickleton, NJ that handles food and beverage ingredients such as spices and coconut water. Nothing is manufactured on-site, but there is a noticeable spice smell, and team members should be comfortable working in this environment. . Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times, and safety policies must be followed throughout the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mickleton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mickleton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.