Reach Truck Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Reach Truck Operator (Food Distrubution Center)

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating reach trucks and related warehouse equipment to unload freight, move palletized materials, and replenish inventory in a large, high-volume distribution center. You work an early-morning shift from 3:00 a.m. until the end of production, typically around 11:30 a.m., with scheduled off days that will be confirmed on your first day. You support order selectors by ensuring product is accurately stored, moved, and staged using RF scanning technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks, deep reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts safely.
• Unload freight and move palletized products throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and product locations.
• Store products in warehouse racking (put-away).
• Replenish inventory by moving pallets from upper racks to lower pick locations.
• Follow warehouse procedures to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Meet productivity goals for speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Work independently while maintaining safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Keep work areas clean and report equipment or inventory issues.

• Experience operating reach trucks or deep reach forklifts.
• Experience with stand-up forklifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse technology.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet productivity and performance goals.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated and non-climate-controlled environments.

• Experience operating Crown reach trucks or similar equipment.
• Distribution center or warehouse experience.
• Experience supporting order pickers and replenishment operations.
• Familiarity with warehouse performance metrics.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and schedules.

• Large distribution center handling grocery products.
• Work in both:
  • Room-temperature warehouse areas
  • Refrigerated warehouse areas
• Clean and organized facility.
• Daily use of:
  • Reach trucks
  • Deep reach trucks
  • Stand-up forklifts
  • RF scanners
  • Warehouse headsets
• Fast-paced environment focused on productivity and safety.

• Shift: 3:00 AM until production ends (typically around 11:30 AM).
• Days Off: Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday (assigned after hire).

• Production, attendance, and shift differential bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Organized and safety-focused workplace.
• Comfortable break area with vending options.
• Opportunities for growth and long-term career development.
• Performance-based culture that rewards reliability and productivity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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.