Reach Truck Operator

Masco Corporation; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hardware in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Reach Truck Operator to safely operate a powered industrial truck at elevated heights to lift, stack, move and store products and materials.

You will follow all safety procedures, perform truck operations, scan barcodes with RF/WMS devices, assist in cross‑functional tasks, and may train new staff while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related training or experience preferred.
• Experience as a certified powered industrial equipment operator is preferred.
• Must complete powered industrial equipment training and maintain license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a reach truck to lift, stack, move, and store pallets.
• Follow all safety procedures and SOPs for powered equipment.
• Scan barcodes and manage cartones/pallets using RF/WMS tools.
• Support cross-functional tasks and train less experienced staff as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Powered industrial truck operation

RF scanning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS technology

RF technology

Job description

Position: Reach Truck Operator

Starting Rate: $19.75/hour

Hours: Mon-Thurs, 6:00am-4:30pm

Responsible for safely operating a powered industrial truck at elevated heights to lift, stack, move and store products, equipment, or materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all safe operating procedures related to being a licensed powered industrial truck operator
• Safely operates levers and pedals to drive reach truck and control movement of lifting apparatus and load
• Ensures equipment batteries are plugged in to recharge at breaks, lunches, and end of shift
• Scans bar code labels; locates, pulls, consolidates, moves, and replenishes cartons and pallets
• Works cross-functionally in other departments as needed including, but not limited to, working as a Material Handler I and or Material Handler II
• Demonstrates safe working practices in all facets of work
• May train new or less experienced staff members
• Demonstrates a Continuous Improvement mindset through participation in events and activities that lead to financial gain, time savings, and/or waste reduction for the company
• And any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a certified powered industrial equipment operator and experience with RF and WMS technology preferred.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete powered industrial equipment training and maintain equipment license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Grips battery plug-in connections multiple times per shift to recharge the battery of the lift powered industrial equipment. The employee must frequently grab, lift, carry, stack, and/or move materials and product weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally is required to climb up to 2 flights of 10-inch stairs. Employee may operate wrapping machine, pneumatic and banding equipment, and RF scanner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to pass vision test.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and occasionally exposed to extreme cold and/or extreme heat.

Company: Liberty Hardware

Shift 1 - 10 (United States of America)

Full time

Liberty Hardware_(the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and_ we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position_. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company_.

Liberty Hardware is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

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