Forklift Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Watseka (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Team Environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Watseka, IL is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Driver to safely operate a forklift, move materials, and support inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This role offers weekday hours, overtime as needed, and comprehensive benefits through the employer. Candidates should have forklift experience, be safety-minded, and able to work as part of a team to keep production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle heavy materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Safety-focused and comfortable working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Keep materials organized and stored in the proper locations.
• Track and record material movement to support accurate inventory.
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to keep materials moving and production on schedule.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Certified forklift

Material handling

Attention to detail

Attendance

Team player

Job description

1st Shift Forklift Driver

Express Employment Professionals – Watseka, IL is partnering with a local manufacturing facility to hire a 1st Shift Forklift Driver. If you’re experienced on a forklift, safety-minded, and ready to keep materials moving in a fast-paced production environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

Pay: $17–$19/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday: As needed

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Keep materials organized and stored in the proper locations.
• Track and record material movement to support accurate inventory.
• Work closely with warehouse and production teams to keep materials moving and production on schedule.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle heavy materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Safety-focused and comfortable working as part of a team.

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

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