Reach Truck Operator

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 and efficiently in a busy warehouse environment.

• Unload freight shipments using reach trucks and transport palletized materials to designated locations throughout the warehouse.

• Use RF scanners installed on the trucks to accurately identify, scan, and record product locations and movements.

• Perform put ups by unloading and placing palletized materials into appropriate racking and storage areas.

• Carry out replenishment tasks by moving skids from higher racking down to lower racking so order selectors can pick orders.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety while operating equipment and moving materials in room-temperature and refrigerated areas.

• Work independently to meet production metrics related to accuracy, speed, and efficiency.

• Follow warehouse processes and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy and timely order fulfillment.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with coworkers and leaders, responding professionally to feedback.

• Support a clean, organized, and efficient distribution center by keeping work areas orderly and reporting any issues with equipment or inventory.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating reach trucks or deep reach trucks in a warehouse environment (required).

• Demonstrated commitment to safety as a top priority in all material handling activities.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse setting.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy standards.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and handle feedback and difficult situations in a professional manner.

• Comfort using RF scanners and related warehouse technology to track inventory and productivity.

• Capability to operate stand-up forklifts and similar material handling equipment.

• Willingness to work in refrigerated temperatures as well as ambient, non-climate-controlled areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using crown reach truck forklifts or similar equipment.

• Experience in order picking or working alongside order selectors in a distribution center.

• Familiarity with production metrics that measure accuracy, speed, and efficiency.

• Ability to adapt to changing workload demands and production schedules.

• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Why Work Here?

You join a performance-driven environment that rewards hard work and reliability with meaningful incentives and recognition. You can earn additional hourly pay through shift differentials, production bonuses, and attendance bonuses once permanent, providing clear opportunities to increase your income based on your results and consistency. You have access to full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), supporting your long-term well-being. The facility offers a welcoming break area with open vending and occasional rewards such as vending bucks, creating a culture that values appreciation and trust. Overall, you benefit from a structured, organized workplace that recognizes your contributions and offers room for growth.

Work Environment

You work in a 1 million square foot distribution center that handles grocery items for regional stores, featuring both room-temperature and refrigerated areas. The dry side of the warehouse is ambient and non–climate controlled, while other sections operate at refrigerated temperatures, and you must be willing to work in both conditions. The facility is highly organized and clean for a distribution center, supporting safe and efficient operations. Your shift runs from 3:00 a.m. until production ends, typically around 11:30 a.m., with off days assigned as either Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday and confirmed on your first day. You use reach trucks, deep reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, RF scanners, and headsets as part of the daily workflow. The break area is comfortable and well-equipped, with open vending options monitored by security cameras and occasional vending bucks provided as rewards for strong performance.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.