Pro-Tech Staffing Β· Warehouse & Distribution

Warehouse & distribution staffing. Pickers, packers, forklift operators.

Picking, packing, receiving, forklift operation, shipping, inventory, and 3PL support.

Warehouse operations run on precision and speed. A missed shipment, a miscount, or a no-show forklift operator can cascade through your entire supply chain. Pro-Tech Staffing places warehouse workers who are trained, reliable, and ready to perform in high-volume distribution environments.

Warehouse workers picking and packing in distribution center
48hAvg. fill time
97%On-time fill rate
7Active markets
94%Clients who reorder

About This Work

Warehouse and distribution work runs on speed and reliability β€” pick rates, dock schedules, and on-time outbound. The labor either keeps the freight moving or it does not, and the gap between a crew that shows up trained and a crew you have to babysit shows up directly in your throughput and your error rate.

Pro-Tech staffs the full warehouse floor: pickers, packers, forklift operators, shipping and receiving clerks, material handlers, inventory-control staff, and 3PL support. We cover everything from a single-shift distribution center to a 24/7 fulfillment operation, and we recruit for the equipment and the pace your operation actually runs.

Forklift roles are where we are especially careful. "Forklift experience" tells you nothing about which equipment a worker is certified on. We verify the certification and the equipment type β€” sit-down, stand-up, reach, order picker β€” before placement, so an operator can safely run your equipment on day one instead of learning it on your floor.

From the DFW Airport cargo zone and the Tarrant County distribution belt to the CVG logistics triangle in Cincinnati, we staff warehouse and distribution work in the corridors where the freight actually concentrates. Our local recruiters know which operations run which equipment and where the certified operators are.

Day to day, that means matching an order picker to your pick methodology, a forklift operator to your specific equipment, and a dock crew to your shift β€” then keeping the crew reliable through attendance screening and first-week follow-up. We staff a single shift or a 24/7 fulfillment operation with the same discipline.

Roles We Staff

Specialized roles.
Not generic temp labor.

Every role in warehouse & distribution has specific requirements β€” certifications, physical capabilities, equipment knowledge, and safety protocols. We screen for the full picture, not just warm bodies.

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Warehouse pickers
Packers
Forklift operators (sit-down & stand-up)
Shipping clerks
Receiving clerks
Inventory control specialists
Material handlers
Dock workers
Order selectors
3PL support staff

Why Pro-Tech

Why employers choose us
for warehouse & distribution staffing.

Warehouse-specific screening

We screen for physical capability, forklift certification, and reliability. Our candidates understand RF scanners, WMS systems, and the pace of high-volume distribution.

Peak season coverage

When volume spikes, we scale with you. We maintain active pipelines of warehouse-ready workers so we can fill surge orders within 48 hours.

Forklift-certified operators

We verify forklift certifications and can provide operators certified on sit-down, stand-up, reach, and order picker equipment.

What to Look For

What to look for when hiring warehouse & distribution workers.

Verified forklift certification and equipment type

Confirm the certification is current and matches your equipment. A sit-down counterbalance operator is not automatically a reach-truck or order-picker operator β€” match the credential to the machine.

Pick-rate and pace fit

A high-volume e-commerce operation and a slow-moving bulk warehouse need different workers. Screen for experience at the pace and pick methodology β€” RF, voice, or paper β€” you actually run.

Attendance for shift coverage

Distribution runs on full shifts; a no-show on a dock or a pick line stalls the whole flow. We screen for attendance history before placing, especially for nights and weekends.

Safety and equipment discipline

Warehouse injuries and product damage trace back to shortcuts. Look for workers who follow safe operating procedures and understand load limits and pedestrian rules.

Surge and seasonal scalability

Peak season can double your headcount need overnight. A partner who can stage a screened, certified crew ahead of the ramp beats one who starts sourcing when the volume hits.

β€œDuring peak season we needed 30 warehouse workers in a week. Pro-Tech delivered. More importantly, the attendance rate was above 90% β€” which is unheard of with temp agencies.”

Distribution Manager

Warehouse & 3PL Β· Arlington, TX

Frequently asked questions

What warehouse roles does Pro-Tech staff?

Pickers, packers, forklift operators (sit-down, stand-up, reach, and order picker), shipping and receiving clerks, material handlers, inventory-control clerks, sortation associates, and 3PL support β€” temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement.

Do you verify forklift certifications?

Yes. We confirm the certification is current and place operators experienced on the specific equipment your operation runs, rather than taking "forklift experience" at face value.

Can you handle peak-season surge staffing?

Yes. We stage screened crews ahead of seasonal ramps and scale headcount up and back down as volume changes, so you are not sourcing from scratch when peak hits.

How fast can you fill warehouse roles?

Most warehouse and material-handling orders are filled within 48 hours, with same-day availability often possible for general warehouse labor. Certified forklift operators may take 48–72 hours depending on the equipment and shift.

Do you staff 3PL and fulfillment operations?

Yes. We staff distribution centers, third-party logistics operations, and e-commerce fulfillment β€” including the high-volume, fast-pace environments where pick rate and accuracy both matter.

Can you cover night and weekend shifts?

Yes. Distribution often runs around the clock, so we recruit specifically for second shift, third shift, and weekend coverage and screen candidates for those schedules up front.

Are placed workers your employees or ours?

Every worker is a Pro-Tech W-2 employee β€” we carry payroll, workers' comp, and compliance. Our full vetting process is on the How We Screen page.

Do you staff RF-scan and voice-directed picking operations?

Yes. We place workers experienced with RF and voice-directed picking and match them to your pick methodology, rather than taking generic "warehouse experience" at face value.

Do you place sortation and conveyor associates?

Yes. Sortation associates, conveyor and induction staff, and loaders are all part of the warehouse floor we staff, screened for pace and safety.

What markets do you cover for warehouse staffing?

All of our markets, with especially deep warehouse and forklift pools in the DFW mid-cities out of Bedford and the Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky logistics hub.

Can you provide same-day warehouse labor?

For general warehouse labor, often yes β€” our active local pool means we can frequently cover a gap the same or next day. Certified or specialized roles may need a little more lead time.

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