Reach Truck Driver - Safe, Efficient Warehouse Pro

Simon & Schuster; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon & Schuster is seeking a safety-focused Reach Truck Driver for our Jackson, Tennessee distribution facility. The role operates a reach truck and other powered equipment to move, store, replenish, and retrieve inventory in a fast-paced warehouse.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work with scanners and warehouse management systems. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required to meet distribution goals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating reach trucks or stand-up forklifts in a warehouse.
• Experience with high-level racking is preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely and confidently.
• Forklift certification preferred; training may be provided.
• Familiarity with RF scanners or warehouse management systems is helpful.
• Ability to read and understand product labels, location numbers, safety instructions, and work assignments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a reach truck to transport, put away, replenish, and retrieve inventory.
• Place and remove pallets from high-level warehouse racking.
• Move materials to designated storage, picking, staging, and shipping locations.
• Support order-picking and replenishment activities to maintain an efficient flow of merchandise.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, locations, and other inventory information using scanners or warehouse management systems.
• Complete required equipment inspections at the beginning of each shift and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow established procedures for product handling, inventory control, and damage prevention.
• Maintain accurate inventory placement and notify management of discrepancies.
• Assist with loading, unloading, palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and general warehouse duties as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, operating procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and attendance expectations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other warehouse team members to support daily distribution goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Forklift experience

Inventory accuracy

Team collaboration

Safety-conscious

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Simon & Schuster is seeking a safety-focused Reach Truck Driver for our Jackson, Tennessee distribution facility. The role operates a reach truck and other powered equipment to move, store, replenish, and retrieve inventory in a fast-paced warehouse.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work with scanners and warehouse management systems. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required to meet distribution goals.