Located in St. Louis, MO
Deep Reach / Reach Truck Operator | Full-Time | St. Louis Metro Area, MO
Location: St. Louis Metro Area, MO (Maryland Heights Region)
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Shift Options: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday)
Pay Rate: $17.50 to $19.50 / Hour (Based on Experience)
Industry: Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution, Light Industrial
About the Role
Are you an experienced reach truck driver who is comfortable working high-bay racking and looking for a steady, Monday through Friday schedule?
Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring a Deep Reach / Reach Truck Operator for a busy warehouse facility in the St. Louis Metro area. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $19.50 per hour based on your experience level.
If you have a strong background operating stand-up reach equipment in high-density storage environments and want a stable 1st shift opportunity with weekly pay, this position is a great fit.
What You Get
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Competitive Pay: $17.50 to $19.50 per hour.
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Great Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday (No weekends).
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Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit or pay card payments every Friday.
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No Fee for Applicants: Express never charges candidates a fee to find a job.
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Career Path: High potential for permanent hire with a growing distribution team.
What You Will Do
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Safely operate deep reach and stand-up reach trucks to load, unload, and stage pallets.
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Store and retrieve products in high-bay racking environments over 20 feet high.
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Pick and place inventory accurately using warehouse management systems (WMS) or pick sheets.
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Perform daily pre-shift equipment safety inspections and report maintenance needs.
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Maintain clean, organized aisles and strictly adhere to powered industrial truck safety rules.
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Assist with general warehouse duties including pallet wrapping, staging, and order prep.
What You Need
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Minimum of 6 months of recent deep reach or reach truck operating experience required.
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Complete comfort operating lifts in narrow aisles and elevated high-bay racking.
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Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of your shift.
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Steel-toe work boots required on the warehouse floor.
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Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to work every day.
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Ability to pass standard background screening and drug testing requirements.
Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?
This position is filled through Express Employment Professionals. You will be employed by Express while working on assignment with our client companies.
We connect job seekers with top warehouse and manufacturing employers across the St. Louis region. With over 30 years in business, our local team works hard to get qualified candidates working quickly in steady positions that match their skill set.
Simple 2-Step Application Process
Getting started with Express is fast and simple.
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Schedule a Call: Book a convenient time for a quick phone conversation with a recruiter.
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In-Person Interview: If your experience matches open positions, you will be invited for an interview to review job details, schedules, and pay.
Already worked with Express or applied in the last 12 months? You do not need to reapply online. Just give our local office a call, and we will check your eligibility right away.
How to Apply
We are hiring immediately for qualified equipment operators. Apply today with Express Employment Professionals in Maryland Heights to get started.
Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.