Crown Reach Truck Operator – Cold Storage
Location: Denton, TX 76207
Pay Rate: $19.00/hr
Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed)
Environment: COLD Food Storage Warehouse (Freezing Temperatures)
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and safety-minded Crown Reach Truck Operator to join our cold logistics team at our Denton food storage facility. In this role, you will be responsible for operating stand-up reach forklifts to safely maneuver, stack, and retrieve pallets from high-bay racking systems within a refrigerated and freezing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating specific standard equipment and a strong commitment to workplace safety, product accuracy, and working comfortably in extreme cold temperatures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
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Equipment Operation: Safely and proficiently operates stand-up reach trucks (specifically Crown models) to navigate narrow aisles and move, stack, and stage materials throughout the freezer and cooler zones.
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High-Bay Retrieval: Safely picks and puts away palletized food inventory into high-density, vertical rack locations without causing product or facility damage.
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Cold Chain Management: Maintains speed and efficiency to ensure food products remain within required temperature thresholds during transit on the dock.
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Loading & Unloading: Efficiently unloads incoming freight from refrigerated trailers and stages outgoing shipments using standard material-handling equipment.
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Inventory Management: Verifies order accuracy, cross-checks food product labels against packing slips, and updates transaction logs as required.
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Safety & Inspection: Conducts mandatory pre-shift equipment inspections on the reach truck, ensuring battery and hydraulic performance are optimal for freezing temperatures, and reports any concerns immediately.
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Warehouse Upkeep: Performs daily housekeeping and organization to keep aisles clear of debris and ice buildup, maintaining a clean and accident-free workspace.
Qualifications
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Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of proven professional experience operating a stand-up reach truck is required.
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Equipment Proficiency: Direct, hands-on experience operating Crown stand-up reach forklift models.
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Environment Comfort: Must be comfortable and willing to work the entire shift in a cold storage warehouse facility experiencing freezing temperatures. (Proper thermal personal protective equipment will be required/provided).
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Skills: * Strong spatial awareness, depth perception, and a strict commitment to OSHA safety compliance.
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Ability to read and interpret work orders, packing slips, and warehouse pick tickets.
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Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and stock placement.
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Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, adapt to extreme temperature changes, and routinely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
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Availability: Must be punctual, reliable, and able to work the full designated shift, including required overtime.
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Screening: Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and E-Verify screening.
How to Apply
The hiring process is managed through our regional Carrollton branch. You can apply using either method below:
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Online: Visit
https://corepersonnel.zenople.com/apply/CORE(Important: Select the Carrollton office during the application). -
In-Person: Visit the Carrollton office directly to fill out an application at:
CORE Personnel 1430 Valwood Pkwy, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
