Forklift Driver-Direct Hire

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will operate sit-down, stand-up, and turret forklifts, handle order processing, and support shipping, receiving, and inventory control in a fast-paced environment.

You must have a strong stable work history with recent forklift experience, be able to stand for long periods, and work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Recent sit-down & stand-up forklift experience is required.
• Strong stable work history is essential.
• Experience operating sit-down, stand-up, and turret forklifts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and turret trucks safely and efficiently.
• Pull, scan, and process orders using electronic scanning systems.
• Assist with staging, loading, unloading, and organizing inventory.
• Support shipping and receiving operations using scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Maintain accurate inventory by scanning, counting, and verifying product locations.
• Stand for long periods while completing warehouse tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanner usage

Attention to detail

Punctual & reliable

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating multiple types of forklifts and comfortable performing a variety of warehouse duties in a fast-paced environment.

*Must have a strong stable work history and RECENT sit down & stand up forklift experience*

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and turret trucks safely and efficiently.




• Pull, scan, and process orders using electronic scanning systems.




• Assist with all assigned warehouse duties, including staging, loading, unloading, and organizing inventory.




• Support shipping and receiving operations using scanners and warehouse management systems.




• Maintain accurate inventory by scanning, counting, and verifying product locations.




• Stand for long periods while completing warehouse tasks.




• Ensure all tasks are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.




• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down, stand-up, and turret forklifts required.




• Ability to use handheld scanners and electronic order systems.




• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.




• Ability to stand, lift, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.




• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.