Reach Truck Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Associate / Reach Truck Operator

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Openings: 2
Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

United Talent Staffing is seeking dependable and experienced Warehouse Associates / Reach Truck Operators for a full-time opportunity. The ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, including operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, with reach truck experience strongly preferred.

This position involves shipping and receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and operating warehouse equipment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.

• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks to move and organize materials.

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming shipments.

• Pick, pack, prepare, and ship customer orders accurately and on time.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and track material movements.

• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, damage, or defects.

• Report damaged or defective products to management.

• Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation.

• Maintain warehouse equipment and report maintenance concerns.

• Follow established safety procedures and warehouse operating standards.

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with housekeeping and 5S standards.

• Complete required training and maintain equipment certifications.

• Assist with additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1–2 years of forklift operating experience, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

• Reach truck experience strongly preferred.

• Previous shipping, receiving, or inventory management experience preferred.

• Forklift certification preferred.

• Ability to safely operate warehouse material-handling equipment.

• Familiarity with warehouse inventory procedures and order fulfillment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and time-management skills.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Must successfully complete a background check.

• Must meet employment eligibility verification requirements.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to safely lift up to 70 pounds.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the shift.

• Comfortable performing repetitive physical tasks.

• Ability to work in a warehouse or plant environment with varying temperatures.

• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision.

• Steel-toed boots required.

Why Apply?

• $17.00 per hour

• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule

• Full-time hours

• Opportunity for long-term employment

• Potential temp-to-hire opportunity

Apply Today!

United Talent Staffing is looking for reliable individuals who are ready to put their warehouse and equipment-operating experience to work. Candidates with reach truck experience are especially encouraged to apply.