Reach Lift Operator

800flowerscareers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

800flowerscareers seeks a skilled Reach Lift Operator to safely operate a Reach Lift, move, stack, and retrieve materials in a warehouse environment. The role requires certification to operate lift trucks, 6+ months forklift experience, ability to stand and lift up to 50+ lbs, and basic reading and math skills.

The successful candidate will assist in supervising daily flow and training teammates to promote safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ months of forklift experience on similar equipment.
• Ability to stand for an extended amount of time and lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Basic reading and math skills; inventory scanning experience recommended.
• Safety training completed, certificationPower Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach lift and other lift trucks safely.
• Use RF gun/scanner and WMS to research and gather information.
• Inspect equipment daily and complete pre-inspection forms.
• Move, stack, and retrieve materials in multi-temperature settings.
• Coordinate and manage daily operations of the assigned area.
• Serve as the lead and assist with supervising workflow.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose productivity improvements.
• Provide hands-on training on all functional aspects of ticket processing.
• Foster teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Forklift experience

RF scanner

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Reach Lift

Electric pallet-jack

Stock Picker

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Reach Lift Operator to join our team. As a Reach Lift Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Reach Lift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse or distribution center environment. This is a vital role in our operations, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES

• Certified to operate a variety of lift trucks: Electric pallet-jack, Stock Picker and Reach Lift.
• Use RF gun/scanner and Warehouse Management System to research and gather information
• Inspect equipment daily and complete pre-inspection form
• Operate equipment in an array of surroundings and multi-temperature settings (-10° to 40°)
• Put-away, transfer, retrieve, pick and deliver materials in storage.
• Unload and load pallets from inbound and outbound trailers.
• Pick or count inventory from upper locations while on stocker picker.
• Pick and stack cartons onto a pallet for individual or store orders.
• Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Serve as the lead, assist with supervising the flow of the work and process.
• Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in department processes and troubleshoots problems and issues.
• Provide one on one or group hands‑on training for new and returnee associates on all functional aspects of the ticket processing job.
• Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as required

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ months of previous forklift experience on similar equipment. Basic reading (English) and math skills (counting, adding subtracting, multiplying and division). PC skills or previous inventory scanning experience required.
• Successful completion of Safety Classroom Training and Harry & David Certification Power Equipment
• Ability to stand for an extended amount of time.
• Lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, consistently meeting deadline with accurate and detailed results.
• Honest and respectful communication
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

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