Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in El Paso is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator. You will move, load, unload, and stack materials using powered industrial trucks while maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, picking and staging orders, updating inventory with RF scanners, performing daily equipment checks, and completing required documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification/license.
• High school diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Basic math and computer/RF scanner familiarity.
• Reliability, time management and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Material Handling: Operate forklifts to load/unload trucks, move products to/from storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, wrap, and stage orders for shipment, verifying accuracy against work/purchase orders.
• Inventory Management: Stock items in correct locations, perform cycle counts, and use RF scanners to update inventory.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-shift inspections (fluids, tires, brakes) and report any malfunctions; clean and refuel/recharge vehicles.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, wear PPE, ensure loads are stable, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Documentation: Complete paperwork (bill of lading, count sheets) and report production data/issues.

Skills

Forklift certification

50+ lbs lifting

Hand-eye coordination

RF scanner basics

Basic math

Reliability

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

Forklift Operator - $16.00/HOUR

A company in Northeast El Paso needs an experience Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator moves, loads, unloads, and stacks materials using powered industrial trucks, ensuring efficient, safe handling of goods, maintaining inventory accuracy through scanning/documentation, performing daily equipment checks (oil, fuel, battery), and adhering strictly to safety protocols to keep the supply chain moving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Handling: Operate forklifts to load/unload trucks, move products to/from storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, wrap, and stage orders for shipment, verifying accuracy against work/purchase orders.
• Inventory Management: Stock items in correct locations, perform cycle counts, and use RF scanners to update inventory.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-shift inspections (fluids, tires, brakes) and report any malfunctions; clean and refuel/recharge vehicles.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, wear PPE, ensure loads are stable, and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Documentation: Complete paperwork (bill of lading, count sheets) and report production data/issues.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid forklift certification/license.
• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and attention to detail.
• Basic math and computer/RF scanner skills.
• Reliability, good time management, and teamwork.

*Candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish).*

* Candidate must be experienced in loadingand unloading of building materials from railcars, flatbeds, and dry vans.*