Reach Truck Operator

Job Title: Reach Truck Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Reach Truck Operator in a brand new distribution warehouse in Mickleton, NJ, working with a global leader in food and beverage ingredients. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within the company and make a significant impact in a cutting-edge facility.

Shift: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility to work until 6:30 PM as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift machine.
• Pick orders accurately and efficiently.
• Utilize RF scanning equipment to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Manage and process pick ticket orders.
• Retrieve warehouse items based on number, size, and quantity.
• Ensure that orders are staged correctly for delivery.
• Read and process incoming order requests.
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards.
• Pick, wrap, and stage orders for shipment.
• Inspect and maintain forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts.
• Proficient in math.
• Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of OSHA regulations.
• High regard for workplace safety.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodations.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with various material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with loading, unloading, order picking, palletizing, and stacking.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a company that offers potential for growth after the contract period, along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with flexibility to work until 6:30 PM as needed. The warehouse handles spices and coconut water, and although nothing is manufactured here, there is a noticeable spice smell. Employees are required to wear steel toe boots, work pants, and tops without graphics or writing. The facility is not temperature controlled, so please dress accordingly.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mickleton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mickleton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.