Forklift | Material Handling Operator (2nd Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Weekly Pay

Career Growth

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Forklift & Material Handling Operator for the 2nd shift in O’Fallon, MO. This full-time role focuses on safe forklift operation and material handling to keep shipping lines moving and inventory tracked with scanners.

The position requires at least 1 year of forklift experience, familiarity with overhead cranes or RF scanners, and a strong commitment to safety and reliability. Competitive pay and weekly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience in an industrial or distribution setting.
• Prior experience with overhead cranes, RF scanners, or track mobiles is preferred.
• Strong focus on safety, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation to O'Fallon, MO 63366.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and stack inventory.
• Utilize overhead cranes, track mobiles, and specialized equipment to move materials.
• Inventory storage: keep materials organized and secure to prevent damage.
• Use handheld RF scanners to track inbound/outbound inventory and document daily activity.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Safety Consciousness

Reliability

Tools

Overhead Cranes

RF Scanners

Track Mobile Equipment

Job description

Forklift & Material Handling Operator (2nd Shift) | Up to $19.50/hr

Location: O'Fallon, MO 63366

Shift: 2nd Shift | Full-Time

Pay Rate: Up to $19.50 / Hour

Industry: Material Handling, Industrial Warehousing, Logistics, Metal Distribution

About the Role

Looking for a 2nd shift forklift-focused role in O'Fallon? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Forklift & Material Handling Operator (2nd Shift) for an established industrial distribution facility in the 63366 area.

Bring your clamp truck skills and forklift background to a team that values precision and daily safety. This role puts you behind the wheel to keep shipping lines moving, track inventory with scanners, and keep facility operations running smoothly every morning.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Up to $19.50 / hour (based on experience).




• Consistent Schedule: Reliable 2nd Shift hours.




• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday via direct deposit or pay card.




• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.




• Career Growth: Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term placement potential.

What You Will Do

• Equipment Operation: Primary responsibility for safely operating forklifts to load, unload, transport, and stack inventory across shipping and receiving staging areas.




• Specialized Material Handling: Utilize overhead cranes, track mobiles, and specialized machinery to transport heavy materials and position rail cars safely.




• Inventory Management: Ensure all inventory and bulk materials are stored safely, blocked properly, and organized to prevent damage or safety hazards.




• Scanning & Paperwork: Utilize handheld RF scanners to track inbound/outbound inventory and complete accurate daily tracking documentation.




• Facility Prep & Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work site in compliance with industrial safety protocols.

What You Need

• Forklift Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience operating forklifts in an industrial, distribution, or material handling environment required.




• Specialized Equipment: Prior experience operating overhead cranes, track mobiles, or handheld RF scanners is strongly preferred.




• Industry Background: Previous experience in transportation, metal processing, or heavy material warehousing is a major plus.




• Detail & Safety: Strong attention to detail, proper material stacking knowledge, and commitment to workplace safety.




• Reliability: Daily punctuality and dependable transportation to O'Fallon, MO 63366.




• Screening: Ability to pass standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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