Reach Truck Operator

Location: New Century, KS Summary: Role: Stand-Up Reach Truck Operator (Refrigerated Dairy Warehouse) Environment: Cold storage / refrigerated warehouse (typically maintained at 34F to 44F) Primary Goal: Transport, stack, and retrieve perishable dairy goods efficiently while maintaining strict temperature control and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities: Drive a stand-up reach truck to lift, move, and stack pallets of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy items in narrow storage aisles. Load and unload inbound and outbound refrigerated trucks, staging products accurately in designated cooler rack locations. Use RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to track lot numbers, expiration dates, and inventory locations. Complete pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections on the stand-up reach truck, checking battery levels, brakes, and hydraulics. Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation rules crucial for dairy freshness, and keep cooler floors clear of debris, condensation, or broken packaging.

Qualifications and Skills: 2+ years of recent experience operating a stand-up reach truck. Valid powered industrial truck (PIT) operator certification or ability to pass an on-site evaluation. Ability to work in a cold/refrigerated environment for entire shifts while wearing appropriate thermal PPE. Ability to stand, bend, and climb on and off the lift frequently. High accuracy in reading SKU labels and handling fragile dairy packaging without damaging inventory.