A reach truck driver operates a reach truck. This is similar to a forklift except that the reach truck has a longer arm and is more compact. This allows the reach truck to store goods in much higher places and drive through narrower aisles. You often see the reach truck in warehouses with high racking.
To qualify for this logistics job, a reach truck certificate is often required. However, this is not mandatory, but expertise is required under occupational health and safety legislation. This expertise is best demonstrated by means of a reach truck certificate. Various training courses are also offered. During these courses you will learn to work safely with reach trucks. The average level of education is mavo. Your colleagues in this position are warehouse employees, order pickers, truck drivers and logistics employees.
As a Reachtruck Driver, you often work in large warehouses with high racking. Here, together with colleagues, you prepare orders and manage inventory. This includes taking stock of goods, loading and unloading goods, checking quantity and quality and, of course, driving the reach truck. When operating the reachtruck, the driver will have to maneuver through narrow aisles.The reach truck driver can expect to be physically busy and drive vehicles on a regular basis. The competencies involved in this logistics position are:
Before you are allowed to become a reach truck driver, a medical test is done to check for adequate responsiveness and vision.
A Reachtruck Driver's salary averages €11.22 per hour. For a full-time position, that works out to about €2,300 gross per month. The salary is influenced by your experience and age. Finally, of course, the salary can vary by company.