Reach Truck Driver

Job Title: Reach Truck Driver / Order Picker (1st Shift) ($21.00/hr.)

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Reach Truck Drivers and Order Pickers in a busy distribution center. You will primarily operate a reach truck to pick, stage, and prepare customer orders, support inventory movements, and contribute to a clean, organized, and safety-focused warehouse environment. We are looking for individuals to start as soon as possible. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half. Apply Today!

Responsibilities

• Receive pick lists from warehouse clerks at the start of each shift and review them for accuracy and completeness.

• Use a scan gun to locate, identify, and pick orders throughout the warehouse according to pick tickets and customer requirements.

• Pick customer orders that range from single-line orders to 15 or more product lines, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

• Operate a reach truck for approximately 90–95% of the workday to move, retrieve, and place products within the warehouse.

• Retrieve products from double-deep racking systems that extend up to four stories high while following all safety protocols.

• Stage, wrap, and prepare completed orders for shipment to ensure they are secure, labeled correctly, and ready for loading.

• Put away incoming inventory and replenish warehouse locations to maintain accurate stock levels and support order fulfillment.

• Load and unload trucks throughout the day, handling materials safely and efficiently to meet shipping and receiving timelines.

• Cross-train in multiple warehouse functions to provide support across different areas and increase operational flexibility.

• Maintain productivity expectations of approximately five pick lines per hour while preserving high levels of accuracy and safety.

• Assist with warehouse cleanup and organization during the last 15 minutes of the shift to maintain a clean and orderly facility.

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment, adapting to changing priorities and business needs.

• Follow all safety procedures when working at heights and operating reach trucks in high-bay racking systems.

• Be open to staying until 4:30 PM based on business needs and to working overtime, including occasional Saturdays during peak summer months.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of recent reach truck operating experience, with double-deep reach truck experience preferred.

• Proficiency using a scan gun to locate, pick, and track inventory and orders within a warehouse environment.

• Experience reading and following pick tickets accurately while working in a fast-paced distribution setting.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds when needed throughout the workday.

• Ability to work safely at heights while operating reach trucks in high-bay, double-deep racking systems up to four stories high.

• Comfort with maintaining productivity expectations of approximately five pick lines per hour while preserving accuracy.

• Willingness to work overtime, including extended shifts and occasional Saturdays during peak summer months.

• Commitment to following safety-first practices and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution center or warehouse environment handling industrial, construction, or packaging products.

• Familiarity with basic warehouse systems and tools, including scan guns and, where applicable, SAP or similar inventory systems.

• Ability to cross-train and perform multiple warehouse functions beyond reach truck operation.

• Strong attention to detail and reliability in meeting daily productivity and quality expectations.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with warehouse clerks and other team members.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, global organization with over a century of success and a strong safety-first, team-oriented culture. The contract-to-hire structure provides a clear path to long-term career growth, and employees are encouraged to develop their skills and advance within the organization. Upon hire, you gain access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching, along with employee discount programs. The company recognizes performance and contributions, promotes from within, and offers opportunities across multiple facilities and business units worldwide, supporting long-term professional development and job stability.

Work Environment

This role is based in a distribution center environment that operates with a small, close-knit team of around 10 employees. Although it is a warehouse, the facility is heated in the winter and maintains comfortable temperatures in the summer. The workday runs from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 15-minute break from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM, a 30-minute lunch from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, and a final 15-minute break at the end of the shift. You may be asked to stay until 4:30 PM depending on business needs and to work occasional Saturday overtime during peak summer months. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, with extensive use of reach trucks, scan guns, and racking systems to handle products used in commercial and residential roofing, construction and building products, industrial adhesives and sealants, packaging materials, woodworking and manufacturing applications, consumer products, and materials used by construction contractors and building supply companies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Solon,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.