Counterbalance Forklift Operator (Sit‑Down)

Express Employment Professionals - Oklahoma City (South); Oklahoma; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Oklahoma City (South) in South Oklahoma City seeks a safety‑minded forklift operator for a standard day shift. You will operate a sit‑down forklift, move materials, and keep production flowing with precise, careful handling.

This is an evaluation‑to‑hire opportunity with a growth‑minded warehouse team, offering stability, clear expectations, and a path toward long‑term employment. Pay is $17.50/hr with regular hours.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Recent, hands-on experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Able to lift heavy items and maneuver in tight aisles.
• Clear communicator and reliable teammate; safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to load, unload, and relocate materials safely.
• Stack and stage product neatly in designated storage locations.
• Complete daily equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and site protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Day in the Life

Start your morning in South Oklahoma City, where a clean, well-organized warehouse depends on your precision. As a sit‑down counterbalance forklift pro, you’ll move materials to the right place at the right moment, keeping production humming and teams on schedule. You’ll team up with people who value safety, clear communication, and steady output—and you’ll do it with a staffing partner that’s invested in your long‑term success.

As a sit‑down counterbalance forklift pro, you’ll move materials to the right place at the right moment, keeping production humming and teams on schedule.

Employer Partner: Express Employment Professionals — evaluation‑to‑hire opportunity with a growth‑minded warehouse team.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a sit‑down forklift to load, unload, and relocate materials safely and efficiently.
• Stack and stage product neatly in designated storage locations.
• Complete daily equipment checks and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and site protocols.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Recent, hands‑on experience operating sit‑down forklifts.
• Comfort lifting heavy items and maneuvering within tight aisles.
• Clear communicator and reliable teammate.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Schedule & Pay

Location: South Oklahoma City

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Pay: $17.50/hr

Why This Role

This evaluation‑to‑hire position is designed for dependable, motivated operators who want stability and room to grow in a fast‑paced environment that values safety, teamwork, and productivity.