Reach Truck Operator

Aerotek; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Production bonuses

Attendance bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a reliable warehouse associate in Saint Louis, MO, to operate reach trucks and related equipment in a large distribution center. The role runs an early-morning shift from 3:00 a.m. to about 11:30 a.m., with days off confirmed on start.

You will support order selectors and ensure accurate storage, movement, and staging using RF scanning technology. This contract position offers competitive hourly pay and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience operating reach trucks or deep reach trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to use RF scanners to track inventory movements.
• Strong safety focus when operating material-handling equipment.
• Proven ability to maintain inventory accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach, deep reach, and stand-up forklifts safely in a busy warehouse.
• Unload freight and move palletized materials to designated locations.
• Use RF scanners to identify and record product locations.
• Perform put ups and replenishment to support order selectors.
• Maintain safety and accuracy in both ambient and refrigerated areas.
• Follow processes to ensure timely order fulfillment.

Skills

Reach truck operation

RF scanner operation

Forklift safety

Inventory accuracy

Team collaboration

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating reach trucks and related warehouse equipment to unload freight, move palletized materials, and replenish inventory in a large, high-volume distribution center. You work an early-morning shift from 3:00 a.m. until the end of production, typically around 11:30 a.m., with scheduled off days that will be confirmed on your first day. You support order selectors by ensuring product is accurately stored, moved, and staged using RF scanning technology.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks, deep reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently in a busy warehouse environment.
• Unload freight shipments using reach trucks and transport palletized materials to designated locations throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners installed on the trucks to accurately identify, scan, and record product locations and movements.
• Perform put ups by unloading and placing palletized materials into appropriate racking and storage areas.
• Carry out replenishment tasks by moving skids from higher racking down to lower racking so order selectors can pick orders.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety while operating equipment and moving materials in room-temperature and refrigerated areas.
• Work independently to meet production metrics related to accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
• Follow warehouse processes and procedures to ensure inventory accuracy and timely order fulfillment.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with coworkers and leaders, responding professionally to feedback.
• Support a clean, organized, and efficient distribution center by keeping work areas orderly and reporting any issues with equipment or inventory.
• Proven experience operating reach trucks or deep reach trucks in a warehouse environment (required).
• Demonstrated commitment to safety as a top priority in all material handling activities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse setting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and handle feedback and difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Comfort using RF scanners and related warehouse technology to track inventory and productivity.
• Capability to operate stand-up forklifts and similar material handling equipment.
• Willingness to work in refrigerated temperatures as well as ambient, non-climate-controlled areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using crown reach truck forklifts or similar equipment.
• Experience in order picking or working alongside order selectors in a distribution center.
• Familiarity with production metrics that measure accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload demands and production schedules.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Why Work Here?

You join a performance-driven environment that rewards hard work and reliability with meaningful incentives and recognition. You can earn additional hourly pay through shift differentials, production bonuses, and attendance bonuses once permanent, providing clear opportunities to increase your income based on your results and consistency. You have access to full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), supporting your long-term well-being. The facility offers a welcoming break area with open vending and occasional rewards such as vending bucks, creating a culture that values appreciation and trust. Overall, you benefit from a structured, organized workplace that recognizes your contributions and offers room for growth.

You work in a 1 million square foot distribution center that handles grocery items for regional stores, featuring both room-temperature and refrigerated areas. The dry side of the warehouse is ambient and non-climate controlled, while other sections operate at refrigerated temperatures, and you must be willing to work in both conditions. The facility is highly organized and clean for a distribution center, supporting safe and efficient operations. Your shift runs from 3:00 a.m. until production ends, typically around 11:30 a.m., with off days assigned as either Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday and confirmed on your first day. You use reach trucks, deep reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, RF scanners, and headsets as part of the daily workflow. The break area is comfortable and well-equipped, with open vending options monitored by security cameras and occasional vending bucks provided as rewards for strong performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.