Day-Shift Forklift Operator: Safe, Detail‑Oriented, 50 lb Lifts

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator with at least 3 years of recent forklift experience for a fast-paced warehouse. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working in a warehouse or distribution environment.

This role requires operating sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or cherry picker forklifts as applicable; duties include loading/unloading trucks, moving materials, stocking orders, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years longevity of forklift operating experience.
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or cherry picker forklifts (as applicable).
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Stage, stock, and pull orders accurately.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reliability

Punctuality

Bilingual Spanish/English

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Reach truck

Cherry picker

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator with at least 3 years of recent forklift experience for a fast-paced warehouse. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working in a warehouse or distribution environment.

This role requires operating sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or cherry picker forklifts as applicable; duties include loading/unloading trucks, moving materials, stocking orders, and