2nd Shift Forklift Operator / Loader

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is hiring a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator / Loader in Arden, NC. The role focuses on loading/unloading trucks and moving materials safely throughout the facility.

The candidate should have forklift experience or certification preferred, with training provided. The job offers a 2:00 PM–10:00 PM schedule, $19.80/hour, and a full-time position with 1 opening.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks is a plus.
• Sit-down forklift experience preferred, but training provided.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented.
• Reliable and dependable; team player.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload raw materials and finished products from trucks
• Move and restock inventory using a sit-down forklift or pallet system
• Prepare products for storage or shipment
• Verify pallet counts and labels for accuracy
• Inspect forklift daily to ensure safe operation
• Assist with general material handling needs
• Keep the shipping, receiving, and warehouse areas clean and organized
• Follow all safety procedures and instructions from management

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Follow instructions

Job description

2nd Shift Forklift Operator / Loader - $19.80/hr

A busy metal manufacturing facility in Arden, NC is looking for a reliable Forklift Operator / Loader to join their shipping and receiving team. This position will primarily focus on loading and unloading trucks and safely moving materials and finished products throughout the facility.

What You’ll Do:

• Safely load and unload raw materials and finished products from trucks

• Move and restock inventory using a sit-down forklift or pallet system

• Prepare products for storage or shipment

• Verify pallet counts and labels for accuracy

• Inspect forklift daily to ensure safe operation

• Assist with general material handling needs

• Keep the shipping, receiving, and warehouse areas clean and organized

• Follow all safety procedures and instructions from management

What We’re Looking For:

• Forklift certification preferred

• Previous forklift/material handling experience a plus

• Sit-down forklift experience preferred, but they will train

• Experience loading and unloading trucks is a plus

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Attention to detail and safety-focused

• Reliable and dependable

• Team player who can follow instructions from management

Schedule & Pay:

• Monday-Friday

• 2:00 PM-10:00 PM

• $19.80/hour

• Full-Time

• 1 position available