Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Columbia is seeking experienced forklift operators for roles in local manufacturing, production, and industrial settings. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, moving pallets, and ensuring loads are secure while maintaining a safe work environment.

Candidates should have forklift certification per OSHA standards, good math/reading skills, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
• Strong math, language and reading skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain production schedule or shipping order and move material to/from designated areas.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles.
• Move goods on pallets or crates within facility.
• Stack goods in correct storage bays per inventory.
• Check loads for security and integrity.
• Stack empty pallets after use.
• Perform daily equipment checks (battery recharge, lubrication).
• Remove machine attachments and waste from machines.
• Inspect products for quality conformance.
• Dump materials into machine hoppers.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Safety-conscious

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Operator:

Express Employment Professionals is now hiring experienced forklift operators for fast-paced jobs in local manufacturing, production, and industrial companies. Express Employment is a full-service staffing agency dedicated to helping you find a job that you want based on your skills and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

(will vary based on job)

• 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

Job Requirements

• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
• 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
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator's license may be required
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/and vision plans
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

Who we are:

Express Employment Professionals of Columbia is a group of professionals dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Columbia, Missouri Express office was founded in 2012 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and help local businesses find the right people for their organization. We also provide a wide array of services to our local businesses to help them with ever changing needs of their workforce. Our Columbia office is locally owned and operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada.