What will you do?
Also called a reach truck driver, you check the condition of the internal transport vehicle, stack and unstack loads with the reach truck and transport goods internally through the warehouse. You register data, report deviations and follow up first-line maintenance. In Vlaanderen this is a transport and logistics job in warehousing and load handling, closely linked to order picking, replenishing production lines and keeping stock in order.
- Check the condition of the reach truck before use
- Stack and unstack loads with the reach truck
- Transport goods internally through the warehouse
- Register data on movements and stock
- Report deviations you notice
- Follow up first-line maintenance
- Prepare orders and replenish production where needed
Skills to develop
- Precision when handling loads at height
- Awareness of warehouse safety rules
- Reliability and accurate data registration
- Physical fitness for shift work
Your foundation for this occupation
A reach truck places pallets high in narrow aisles. Understand the load chart, mast movement and effect of lift height on stability.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise rack positioning, fork height selection and controlled pallet pickup under supervision. Build handling skills without time pressure.
Check your work
Check the truck, pallet and rack before lifting. Follow agreed visibility and traffic rules when a load obstructs your view.
How can you grow?
Broader warehouse experience can lead to stock control, shift coordination or mentoring new operators.
Frequently asked questions
Can a forklift driver immediately operate a reach truck?
Controls, mast movement and driving position differ. You need instruction and practical training on the reach-truck type before independent operation.