Reach Truck Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Hillside, NJ seeks a Reach Truck Operator / Warehouse Associate for a busy warehouse. The role requires hands-on experience with a reach truck and the ability to perform physical warehouse labor, including loading, unloading and order preparation.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team, with a commitment to safety. Compensation is $18.00 per hour on a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous reach truck operating experience required.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution or logistics environments preferred.
• Ability to perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Comfortable loading, unloading and handling materials.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to assist with all warehouse responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a reach truck to move, stack and organize materials.
• Load and unload trucks and shipping containers.
• Perform general warehouse labor, including lifting, carrying and moving materials.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for shipment.
• Organize inventory and maintain designated storage areas.
• Assist with shipping, receiving and inventory management.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and follow warehouse safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Job description

Location: Hillside, NJ Pay: $18.00 per hour Schedule: Full-Time

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator / Warehouse Associate for a busy warehouse operation in Hillside, NJ.

The ideal candidate must have hands‑on experience operating a reach truck and be comfortable performing physically demanding warehouse duties. This is not strictly a forklift position. Candidates must be willing to assist with loading, unloading, moving materials and general warehouse labor throughout their shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a reach truck to move, stack and organize materials.
• Load and unload trucks and shipping containers.
• Perform general warehouse labor, including lifting, carrying and moving materials.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for shipment.
• Organize inventory and maintain designated storage areas.
• Assist with shipping, receiving and inventory management.
• Conduct basic equipment inspections and follow warehouse safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous reach truck operating experience required.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution or logistics environments preferred.
• Ability to perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Comfortable loading, unloading and handling materials.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to assist with all warehouse responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a dependable, hardworking individual who combines reach truck experience with a willingness to perform hands‑on warehouse labor. Candidates who are comfortable operating equipment and performing general warehouse duties are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour | Full-Time | Hillside, NJ