Certified Forklift & Reach Operator - 1st Shift, Temp Hire

CorTech International; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsRUs.com is hiring experienced Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order Picker Operators for a well-established company in Portage, Indiana.

This 1st shift position runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a starting pay of $18.00 per hour, and a Temp-to-Hire employment path.

You will safely operate material-handling equipment, perform safety inspections, use RF scanners and WMS to record movements, and maintain an organized, accident-free workspace.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift/reach truck certification and be able to complete on-site re-certification.
• 1–2 years of verifiable forklift/reach truck experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience with order-picking equipment preferred.
• Ability to work at elevated rack heights and in narrow aisles.
• Stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong spatial awareness and accuracy; good depth perception.
• Basic computer skills and RF scanner experience.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, and other material-handling equipment.
• Navigate narrow warehouse aisles to access elevated storage racks.
• Load, unload, and move palletized materials between docks, staging areas, and storage locations.
• Use RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to record movements and verify inventory.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections of brakes, forks, hydraulics, batteries, and safety components.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain an organized work area and handle products to prevent damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

RF scanners

Safety consciousness

Equipment inspections

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Job description

JobsRUs.com is hiring experienced Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order Picker Operators for a well-established company in Portage, Indiana.

This 1st shift position runs 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a starting pay of $18.00 per hour, and a Temp-to-Hire employment path.

You will safely operate material-handling equipment, perform safety inspections, use RF scanners and WMS to record movements, and maintain an organized, accident-free workspace.