Fast-Paced Warehouse Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/and vision plans

Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is currently hiring experienced forklift operators to support local manufacturing, production, and industrial companies. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving goods, and ensuring loads are secure and well-documented on the job site.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, with multiple local assignments. A stable work history and good basic math and reading skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Good math, language and reading skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Checking loads are secure
• Stacking empty pallets
• Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment
• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Dumping materials into machine hoppers

Skills

Math/Reading skills

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is currently hiring experienced forklift operators to support local manufacturing, production, and industrial companies. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving goods, and ensuring loads are secure and well-documented on the job site.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, with multiple local assignments. A stable work history and good basic math and reading skills are preferred.