Reach Truck / Cherry Picker Operator
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 6, 2026
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Hiring location
Carlstadt
Description
Staff Management Group is seeking a Reach Truck / Cherry Picker Operator for our client in Carlstadt, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.
Schedule:
- All shifts available
- 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM ,
- 2nd Shift: 3PM - 11:30PM , or
- 3rd Shift: 11PM - 7:30PM
- Plus Overtime
Pay Rate:
- $19 - $21 / hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking a reliable Reach Truck / Cherry Picker Operator to operate industrial trucks, standup and sit-down forklifts, to load and unload trailers to, then, distribute and store materials.
Job Responsibilities:
- Move materials to and from production lines, loading docks, trailers, and designated storage areas
- Review daily work orders, production schedules, and shipping requests to complete tasks accurately
- Understand load capacities and equipment limits to ensure safe and efficient material movement
- Secure loads, wrap pallets, and prepare materials for safe transportation within the facility
- Inspect materials during handling and report discrepancies, damages, or equipment concerns immediately
- Operate forklifts and PIT equipment in full compliance with safety procedures and training standards
- Perform basic checks and minor servicing on PIT equipment; notify supervisors of required maintenance
- Update logs, inventory systems, and scanner entries to maintain accurate material tracking
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment at all times
- Support additional warehouse tasks and operational needs as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- MUST be bilingual - English AND Spanish.
- Valid forklift certification with a minimum of 3 years of PIT/Reach Truck & Cherry Picker also known as Order picker
- Capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and safely operating warehouse equipment
- Comfortable using handheld scanners and basic computer systems
- Strong multitasking ability, high attention to detail, and dependable work ethic
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced warehouse
Additional Information:
Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.
About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey's leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!
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