• Reach Truck Operator

    Aerotek (Miami, FL)


    Reach Truck Operator

    Job Description

    The Reach Truck Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and powered pallet jacks, to move, stack, and store materials. The role requires experience in reach forklift operations.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, and powered pallet jacks safely and efficiently.

    + Receive orders via a headset system and select the correct items from inventory locations.

    + Load and unload trailers at delivery locations or the distribution center.

    + Organize and consolidate inventory, ensuring accuracy and proper placement of products.

    + Adhere to all safety procedures and policies, complying with OSHA standards.

    + Perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting objects up to 50-100 lbs occasionally, for shifts that may last 8-12 hours.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Yale equipment is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    + Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage once permanent.

    + The retirement package is robust, featuring automatic 401k enrollment after one year and a significant Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing company shares.

    + Employees also enjoy paid time off after one year and are eligible for a qualifying bonus of $500 or a yearly bonus of $2,000. Additionally, there is a $1 hourly rate increase once permanent.

    Work Environment and Shift:

    The work schedule offers flexibility with shifts from 6 AM to 4:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

     

    The position involves physically demanding tasks and requires adherence to safety standards, ensuring a secure and efficient work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 10, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    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.