Warehouse Associate​/Reach Truck Operator

Warehouse Associate / Reach Truck Operator

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: WAREH
004306

• Posted:
  July 14, 2026
• Full‑Time
• On‑site

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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.

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

• Unload and load trailers, verify proper stacking, ensure product stability with tape or stretch‑wrap, respecting one item per pallet unless instructed otherwise.
• Count all product before storage, compare to driver’s manifest, check shipments for damage, infestation, and production code dates; report shortages, damages and misplacements to supervisor.
• Identify and recover received or shipping damage; report shortages and overages to area supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories using scanners; ensure proper stock rotation by lot number.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring correct quantity and lot number; meet customer service standards; pallets may reach up to 7 feet.
• Efficiently move product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack and stage product using forklift, clamp truck, slip‑sheet or other power equipment; maintain facilities, equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion; perform daily inspections and verify equipment operation before start of day.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: Previous high reach forklift and/or warehouse training; at least 1 year in warehouse operations
• Other Abilities:
  • Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; lift up to 70 lbs. with assistance occasionally
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
  • Speak and hear for safety and productivity
  • Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery
  • Lift overhead
  • Work overtime as required 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 °F with moderate noise level
  • Personal interaction and communication is high
  • Good arithmetic and reading skills
  • Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction, and company policies
  • A self‑starter capable of working independently and coordinating with others
  • Ability to manage stress and maintain productivity in fast‑pace environment

• Maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required
• Initiate action to prevent occurrence of any non‑conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems
• Identify and record any issues related to product, processes and/or quality; recommend solutions through appropriate channels
• Verify implementation of solutions
• Always follow posted security and safety procedures
• Participate in safety and educational training

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 additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the “Know Your Rights” notice from the Department of Labor.