1st shift Reach Truck Forklift Operator

1st Shift Reach Truck Forklift Operator

Keep Operations Moving Join Our 1st Shift Reach Truck Team! Are you an experienced stand-up reach truck forklift operator looking for a steady 1st shift opportunity? We're hiring Reach Truck Forklift Operators to join our team in a cold storage facility on the east side of Indianapolis. In this role, you'll play a critical part in moving and storing food products safely and efficiently including work inside freezer areas.

Location: East Side of Indianapolis

Schedule: Monday Friday, 5:00 AM 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Work Environment: Cold storage facility; must be able to work in refrigerated and freezer areas

Job Summary

As a Stand-Up Reach Truck Forklift Operator, you'll be responsible for safely operating reach trucks to move, stage, and store product throughout the warehouse. Accuracy, safety, and efficiency are key, as you'll be supporting daily warehouse operations in a temperature-controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up reach truck to move and store palletized product
• Pick, stage, and replenish inventory in racking systems
• Safely load and unload product from designated locations
• Work in refrigerated areas and enter freezer environments as required
• Verify product, locations, and quantities to ensure inventory accuracy
• Follow all warehouse safety standards, GMPs, and food safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Report equipment issues, damage, or inventory discrepancies to supervision
• Support other warehouse operations as needed to meet daily goals

What You'll Need

Prior stand-up reach truck forklift experience required

Ability to work in cold storage and freezer environments

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Forklift certification preferred (or ability to be certified on site)