Reach Forklift Operator / Order Picker

Warehouse Associate

Order Picker/Cherry Picker/Reach Lift Operator

Vancouver, WA

Day Shift Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

$19.50/hr.

The Cherry Picker/Forklift Operator supports warehouse operations by safely receiving, storing, picking, and preparing commercial plumbing components and supplies for shipment to hubs and clients across the West region. This role focuses on operating reach trucks, cherry pickers, and related material handling equipment to accurately move and palletize products in a clean, organized, and highly efficient warehouse environment, with safety and accuracy as top priorities.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming commercial plumbing components and supplies and verify that quantities and item details match documentation.
• Use cherry picker, order picker, ManUp, and reach forklift equipment to stock products in designated locations within warehouse aisles.
• Pick orders accurately from racking according to pick lists, scanner instructions, or other documentation.
• Palletize picked products securely and neatly to ensure safe handling and transport.
• Work with a partner to verify completed orders for accuracy before wrapping and labeling for shipment.
• Wrap, label, and stage completed pallets in the correct outbound area for shipment to hubs and clients across the West region.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move pallets and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines, with safety as the top priority at all times.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping activities.
• Support inventory and fulfillment activities, including basic inventory checks or counts as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support a safe and efficient warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with team members and the supervisor to meet daily productivity and quality goals.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating cherry picker, order picker, or ManUp equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Hands-on experience operating reach trucks or reach forklifts for stocking and picking in racking systems.
• Ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks and other common material handling equipment.
• Strong focus on safety as the number one priority while operating equipment and performing all tasks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping.
• Ability to follow clear, direct work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Capability to palletize, wrap, and label orders correctly for shipment.
• Physical ability to work in a warehouse environment, including standing, walking, and handling materials throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory and fulfillment processes is a plus.
• Exposure to other types of lift equipment beyond reach trucks and cherry pickers is beneficial.
• Comfort working with automated material handling equipment (MHE) systems is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and warehouse systems to support ongoing growth and development.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, focused warehouse team where expectations are clear, communication is direct, and everyone understands their role in keeping operations running smoothly. The environment is clean, quiet, and organized, with modern equipment and automated systems that make the work more efficient and engaging. You will have the opportunity to build and expand your equipment skills, learn new technologies, and grow within a team that values reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, quiet 26-aisle warehouse that uses automated material handling equipment systems. These systems allow equipment to lock into floor guidelines and maneuver safely and efficiently throughout the aisles. You will work as part of a 13-person team with one supervisor, in a no-nonsense environment where duties are clearly defined and the focus is on safe, accurate, and efficient work. The facility features well-organized racking, modern lift equipment, and clear pathways, supporting a professional and safety-conscious warehouse setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.

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.