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1st shift Reach Truck Forklift Operator

Midway Staffing
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
Keep Operations Moving – Join Our 1st Shift Reach Truck Team!
Are you an experienced stand-up reach truck forklift operator looking for a steady 1st shift opportunity? We’re hiring Reach Truck Forklift Operators to join our team in a cold storage facility on the east side of Indianapolis. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in moving and storing food products safely and efficiently — including work inside freezer areas.
Location: East Side of Indianapolis
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $20.50/hour
Work Environment: Cold storage facility; must be able to work in refrigerated and freezer areas

Job Summary
As a Stand-Up Reach Truck Forklift Operator, you’ll be responsible for safely operating reach trucks to move, stage, and store product throughout the warehouse. Accuracy, safety, and efficiency are key, as you’ll be supporting daily warehouse operations in a temperature-controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities
Operate a stand-up reach truck to move and store palletized product
Pick, stage, and replenish inventory in racking systems
Safely load and unload product from designated locations
Work in refrigerated areas and enter freezer environments as required
Verify product, locations, and quantities to ensure inventory accuracy

Follow all warehouse safety standards, GMPs, and food safety guidelines

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Report equipment issues, damage, or inventory discrepancies to supervision
Support other warehouse operations as needed to meet daily goals

What You’ll Need
Prior stand-up reach truck forklift experience required
Ability to work in cold storage and freezer environments
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
Forklift certification preferred (or ability to be certified on site)
Looking for a reliable 1st shift forklift role with competitive pay in a cold storage environment? Join a team that keeps operations running smoothly every day.
Apply Today!
Call us at (463) 222-9950.

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Company Description
Midway Staffing is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. With a strong presence spanning multiple locations nationwide and recognition on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America from 2019 to 2024, Midway Staffing exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.

Midway Staffing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.

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