WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/Reach Truck Operator

United States Cold Storage Inc.; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Life Insurance

Job summary

USCS is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Reach Truck Operator in California for a full-time, on-site role. You will unload/load trailers, verify freight, and ensure proper staging and pallet integrity. The job requires at least 1 year of recent reach truck experience and prior warehouse training.

You will handle inventory checks, use scanners, and assist with physical inventories while maintaining safety and productivity in a cold-chain environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of stand-up reach truck experience in the last 3 years.
• Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training required.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trailers and verify stacking and freight as required.
• Count products before storage and compare to manifest; report discrepancies.
• Identify damage, shortages and overages and report to supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories using scanners; ensure proper stock rotation.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with correct lot numbers; meet CS standards.
• Operate forklift and other equipment safely; perform daily inspections.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/Reach Truck Operator

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: WAREH004389

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details:

• Pay rate: $24.00 - $25.00
• Schedule: 12:00pm - 8:30 pm + OT as needed (Mon - Fri)
• Must have at least 1 year experience operating a stand‑up reach truck in the last 3 years

• Shipping and Receiving: Unload and load trailers and verify proper stacking and freight not being mixed on pallets, one item to a pallet as required unless instructed otherwise. Tape or stretch-wrap pallet as required to ensure product stability.
• Checking: Prior to product storage, count all product, compare your counts to the drivers’ manifest and check all shipments for damage, infestation and production code dates. Report shortages damages and misplacements to your immediate supervisor who will forward the information to the appropriate parties. Must be able to move product to the storage locations. Must also be able to stack and store the product in the appropriate areas. Must be able to verify receipt of product at appropriate temperature.
• Over, Short, and Damage: Identify and recover any received or shipping damage consistent with Company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your area supervisor.
• Inventory: If needed, assist in physical inventories with use of scanners. Ensure proper stock rotation by following lot number identification.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, Make certain product comes from the proper locations and the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Pallets height can reach up to 7 feet.
• Loading: Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, slip-sheet or other power equipment. Maintain the facilities, equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion. Daily inspections and verify equipment is operating prior to the start of the day’s activity. Advise your supervisor of any problems encountered. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

What We Are Looking For:

• Education
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience
• Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training
• Other Abilities You Will Need to Have:
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Lift up to 70lbs with assistance on an occasional basis
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity.
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery.
• Ability to lift overhead.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential part of this position due to demand.
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements.
• Have acceptable and / or correctable vision.
• Work in an atmosphere range of + 34 to - 10 degrees F with a moderate noise level
• Personal interaction and communication required to and from other people is extremely high.
• Good arithmetic and reading skills.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A self-starter that can work independently and coordinate with others.
• Work in a fast pace environment with the ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Always follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Always follow safety procedures at all times.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401(k) and Educational Assistance after 1 year; if elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks!

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

High School or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year:

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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