Reach Truck Operator

Staffmark; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life and disability insurance

Optional 401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring for a Reach Truck Operator in Bolingbrook, IL, offering a competitive pay rate of $19.00 per hour. In this role, you will operate reach trucks, manage inventory with a focus on safety and accuracy, and support order fulfillment in a dynamic warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate has prior reach truck experience, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced setting. This opportunity includes comprehensive benefits and a commitment to workforce safety.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of experience operating reach trucks or similar powered equipment.
• Must have knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate reach truck equipment to move and store inventory.
• Load and unload materials as directed.
• Verify product, quantities, and inventory locations.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Material handling

Warehouse safety

Inventory accuracy

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Now hiring for a Reach Truck Operator
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Lift Smart, Stack Safe, Earn Strong
As a Reach Truck Operator in Bolingbrook, you’ll make the moves that keep the warehouse alive. You’ll run the reach, handle freight with care, and make sure everything hits the right spot. Skills like yours deserve a team that values them.

Looking for Reach Truck Operator jobs in Bolingbrook where precision and safety keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you use your reach truck skills to move inventory efficiently, support order fulfillment, and help maintain an organized warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate has previous experience operating a reach truck and/or EPJ, can work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment, and takes pride in working safely and accurately. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with material-handling experience who are looking for a consistent warehouse position.

This opportunity is based on a Reach Truck Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Pull, transport, stage, and put away products accurately and efficiently.
• Operate reach trucks to place and retrieve product from designated rack locations.
• Load and unload materials as directed.
• Verify product, quantities, and locations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, including proper equipment operation and pedestrian awareness.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety expectations.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

There are no educational requirements for this opportunity. Candidates with or without educational credentials are invited to apply.

Experience Requirements

• 6 months – 1-year previous Reach/EPJ experience
• Experience operating reach trucks or similar powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely move, stack, retrieve, and organize palletized inventory.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices.
• Ability to accurately identify products, inventory locations, and shipping documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and inventory accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Previous experience operating reach trucks in distribution centers or warehouse environments is preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience operating additional powered industrial equipment is beneficial.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, dependability, and strong teamwork are well positioned for success as a Reach Truck Operator.
• Experience working in warehouse environment.
• Experience using a RF scan gun

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 10 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely work in warehouse environments with elevated storage racks and moving equipment.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings while operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time up to hours or more
• Must be able to lift lbs unassisted

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

“It’s a great company with great jobs. They know what they are doing and will give you a chance. Staffmark is great.” – Forklift Driver, Staffmark

Own the Aisles.

What You Will Do

As a Reach Truck Operator you will safely operate reach truck equipment to move, store, retrieve, and organize inventory throughout the warehouse. You will load and unload materials, replenish storage locations, support order picking, perform equipment inspections, maintain inventory accuracy, and follow established warehouse safety procedures while helping keep products moving efficiently through daily operations.

• Pull, transport, stage, and put away products accurately and efficiently.
• Operate reach trucks to place and retrieve product from designated rack locations.
• Load and unload materials as directed.
• Verify product, quantities, and locations to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, including proper equipment operation and pedestrian awareness.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and safety expectations.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

A Reach Truck Operator safely operates reach truck equipment to move and organize inventory throughout warehouse facilities. This role requires strong equipment operation skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safe, efficient warehouse operations.

Successful Reach Truck Operator professionals understand warehouse layouts, inventory movement, pallet storage, and safe material handling practices while supporting accurate inventory control and efficient order fulfillment. Precision and safety are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy equipment operation, warehouse logistics, and maintaining organized inventory systems.