CDL B/Forklift Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – Watseka, IL is partnering with a local manufacturing company to hire a Forklift / CDL B Driver. This role blends warehouse, production, and local driving responsibilities in a steady, full-time position.

You’ll safely operate forklifts to move materials, load and unload trucks, and make local deliveries with a Class B CDL vehicle. The schedule is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, in Watseka, IL.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL is required.
• Clean driving record is required.
• Experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move materials safely.
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage metal materials.
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring materials are secured properly.
• Make local deliveries and pickups using a Class B CDL vehicle.
• Transport materials between the facility and local customers or job sites.
• Assist with moving materials throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Complete required delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Keep the forklift, truck, and work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures and DOT regulations.
• Work closely with production and warehouse teams to keep materials moving efficiently.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Clean driving record

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Local driving

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Forklift / CDL B Driver

Express Employment Professionals – Watseka, IL is partnering with a local manufacturing company to hire a Forklift / CDL B Driver. This is a great opportunity for an experienced driver who enjoys a mix of warehouse, production, and local driving responsibilities and wants a steady, full-time position.

Pay: $18–$21/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Location: Watseka, IL

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage metal materials.
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring materials are secured properly.
• Make local deliveries and pickups using a Class B CDL vehicle.
• Transport materials between the facility and local customers or job sites.
• Assist with moving materials throughout the production and warehouse areas.
• Complete required delivery paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Keep the forklift, truck, and work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all company safety procedures and DOT regulations.
• Work closely with production and warehouse teams to keep materials moving efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Class B CDL
• Clean and safe driving record.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and handle heavy metal materials.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or material-handling experience preferred.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Safety-minded with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working both indoors on the production floor and outdoors while making deliveries.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working with Express

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Referral Bonuses
• Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment