What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAND-UP HIGH REACH FORKLIFT-COLD STORAGE position at Connect Staffing?
Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator
Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator for a global cold-chain logistics provider operating a refrigerated and freezer warehouse in Jurupa Valley, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $22/hr on a Sunday through Thursday schedule. In this role, you will operate a stand-up high reach forklift to pick and pull orders, perform case picking, and move pallets through narrow aisles in a cold storage environment. This is a steady daytime schedule with a consistent weekly shift pattern.
Pay: $22/hr
Schedule: Sun- Thurs, 10pm-6:30am
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Workplace Language: English, Spanish
Work Environment: Cold Storage / Freezer Facility
Overtime: None expected
Responsibilities
- Operate a stand-up high reach forklift to pick and pull orders in refrigerated and freezer areas throughout the warehouse.
- Perform case picking and build pallets to order specs
- Navigate narrow aisles safely while moving product to staging and storage locations
- Use an RF scanner to locate, track, and verify products in the warehouse management system
- Work in cold environments including refrigerated cooler and freezer zones throughout the shift
- Follow food-grade cold chain handling procedures and maintain accurate inventory movement
- Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and document equipment condition on daily checklist
Minimum Requirements
- 12 months of recent stand-up reach forklift experience, including high-reach and case picking
- Valid forklift certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience operating in narrow-aisle or very narrow-aisle (VNA) warehouse configurations
- Prior work in cold storage, refrigerated warehouses, or freezer facilities
- Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Experience with order picking, pallet building, and inventory accuracy standards
- Background in food distribution, grocery logistics, or cold-chain supply chain operations
- Certified or trained on Crown or Raymond brand stand-up reach truck models
- Preferred prior job titles: Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Operator, High-Reach Operator, Narrow Aisle Forklift Operator, Order Picker Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Driver, Warehouse Forklift Operator, Cold Storage Forklift Operator, Material Handler, Lift Truck Operator
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Drug screen required
- Background check required
- E-Verify / work authorization required
- Must communicate effectively in English
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
- Steel toe boots required (employee-provided); all other PPE provided on site
- Ability to work in cold environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas, for extended periods
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Direct deposit / Paycard
- Health and dental benefits available
- Earn referral bonuses
- CalSavers retirement program available
- Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including health insurance, PTO / paid vacation, and paid holidays
After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.
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