Reach Truck Operator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Reach Truck OperatorJob DescriptionThis night-shift role is a hands-on forklift operator position in a high-volume food distribution warehouse that supports major grocery retailers across Ontario. You will use material handling equipment and RF scanners to pick and build palletized orders of meat and frozen products in refrigerated and freezer environments, ensuring accurate and efficient movement of goods throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Start each shift by attending the meeting board to receive daily instructions, updates, and work assignments.
• Sign out and operate RF scanners and stand-up material handling equipment such as dock stockers and reach trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Review tasks on the RF scanner to determine assigned locations and case picking orders for each shift.
• Perform case picking by selecting specific quantities of products (for example, boxes of bacon or chicken wings) according to order details displayed on the RF scanner.
• Build stable, full pallets while driving and maneuvering equipment, using physical strength to lift and place cases weighing approximately 530 lbs, and up to 50 lbs when required.
• Stage completed pallets in designated areas to prepare orders for shipping and then proceed to the next RF-scanned order.
• Focus primarily on case picking for the first 34 months to gain proficiency in order selection and pallet building processes.
• After the initial training period, transition to operating reach trucks for high-level case picking and support receiving activities as needed.
• Work consistently in refrigerated and freezer areas, adapting to cold temperatures and maintaining productivity in all seasons.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures, including proper equipment operation, safe lifting techniques, and adherence to traffic and stacking rules.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring pallets are built, staged, and stored in an orderly and safe manner.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to report issues, clarify order details, and support a collaborative warehouse environment.
• Protect product quality by handling cases carefully and following guidelines for food safety and cold-chain integrity.

Essential Skills

• 6 months or more experience operating a reach truck or dock stocker (stand-up forklift) in a warehouse setting.
• Proven experience working in a warehouse environment with exposure to material handling and order picking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly, with most cases typically ranging between 530 lbs.
• Comfort working in refrigerated and freezer environments in all seasons, including temperatures around 2°C in refrigerated areas and approximately -15°C in freezer areas.
• Competence using RF scanners to read, follow, and complete case picking orders and location assignments.
• Experience with warehouse forklifts, including stand-up equipment such as dock stockers and reach trucks.
• Valid internal forklift or material handling equipment license, where applicable and still current.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate case picking, pallet building, and staging of orders.
• Ability to work night shifts reliably and maintain productivity throughout the shift.
• Commitment to following safety protocols and operational procedures in a busy warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Access to a personal vehicle is an asset due to the facility location.
• Experience with order picking in a high-volume distribution or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with different types of warehouse material handling equipment and RF-based inventory systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks, such as transitioning from case picking to high-level case picking and receiving work.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed to support peak operational demands.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from performance-based incentive bonuses, rewarding those who consistently exceed productivity expectations. The organization supplies high-quality cold-weather gear, including jackets, snow pants, hats, and gloves, to help team members stay comfortable in refrigerated and freezer environments. Overtime is recognized with substantial bonus payments for extended hours worked. Once permanent, employees receive comprehensive benefits coverage, annual steel-toe footwear allowances, a matching pension plan after one year, vacation accrual, and cost-of-living increases, supporting long-term financial security and overall well-being.

Work EnvironmentThe warehouse environment is very clean, organized, bright, and collaborative, fostering a professional and team-oriented atmosphere. Work takes place primarily in refrigerated and freezer areas, with typical temperatures around 2°C in the fridge and approximately -15°C in the freezer. Employees use RF scanners and stand-up material handling equipment such as dock stockers and reach trucks to complete case picking and pallet-building tasks. Cold-weather gear is provided, and appropriate attire for working in low temperatures is expected. The role is night-shift based, and overtime opportunities may arise during busy periods.If interested, feel free to send your resume directly to me *[email protected]*

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Puslinch, ON.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.50 - $26.25/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.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Puslinch,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.