Fork Lift Stand Up Reach - Start ASAP!! Pay 19/hr+

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Stand-Up Reach Operator. Pay- $19/hr.

Job Description

This role involves picking and packing food products in a cold storage facility while operating stand-up reach and sit-down forklifts. You work on your feet for the entirety of the shift, use RF scanner guns to accurately track inventory, and perform heavy lifting in an extremely cold environment. Flexibility across different shifts is essential as new lines of business are being introduced.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack food products accurately and efficiently in a cold storage environment.
• Operate stand-up reach and sit-down forklifts safely to move, load, and unload product.
• Use RF scanner guns to track inventory, confirm orders, and maintain accurate records.
• Perform heavy lifting and manual handling throughout the shift while maintaining safety standards.
• Work on your feet for the entirety of the shift in extremely cold temperatures.
• Load and unload pallets, materials, and products as directed.
• Support inventory control activities, including counting, organizing, and staging product.
• Follow all facility safety procedures, equipment operating guidelines, and quality standards.
• Adapt to changing workflows and processes as new lines of business and tasks are introduced.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area within the cold storage room.

Essential Skills

• Current certification to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, including reach trucks.
• Proven experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience using RF scanner guns for picking, packing, and inventory management.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual material handling throughout the shift.
• Ability to work on your feet for the entirety of the shift.
• Comfort working in extremely cold temperatures in a cold storage facility.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing, and inventory tracking.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including first shift (Sunday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) and night shift (Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food product packaging and picking in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Inventory control, loading, and material handling operations.
• Familiarity with reach truck operation in a high-volume warehouse environment.
• Ability to adapt to new lines of business, processes, and operational changes.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation where new lines of business create opportunities to learn, develop, and expand your skills. The environment values reliability, flexibility, and teamwork, offering steady, structured shifts and the chance to work with modern warehouse equipment and processes. You gain experience in a specialized cold storage setting that can strengthen your long-term career in logistics and warehousing.

Work Environment

You work in a cold storage room with extremely low temperatures, handling food products in a warehouse setting. The role requires being on your feet for the entire shift and performing heavy lifting. Shifts run Sunday–Thursday, with a first shift from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a night shift from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.; flexibility across these hours is required as new lines of business are introduced. You regularly operate sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts, use RF scanner guns, and work around pallets, racking, and other standard warehouse equipment, following all safety and cold-storage guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denton, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denton,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.