Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Stable hours

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Experienced Forklift Operator for a full-time, long-term warehouse role. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, moving, and staging inventory with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, conduct pre-shift inspections, and maintain a steady 40-hour schedule Sunday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hands-on forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Able to work Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM consistently.
• Reliable, punctual, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ready to complete onboarding and start work ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts to transport materials across the warehouse.
• Unload incoming shipments, inspect for damage, and stage materials for put-away.
• Move finished goods to shipping docks, load outbound trailers, and stack materials.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Forklift Operator - Immediate Start

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Position Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

About the Role

A high-volume warehouse in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an Experienced Forklift Operator to join our team immediately. This is a stable, long-term position responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and staging inventory within our distribution facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts to transport materials across the warehouse.
• Loading & Unloading: Unload incoming shipments, inspect incoming freight for damage, and stage materials for put-away.
• Inventory & Palletizing: Transport finished goods to shipping docks, load outbound trailers, and stack materials in designated storage racks.
• Safety & Maintenance: Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections, report mechanical issues, and strictly adhere to warehouse safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution setting (required).
• Schedule Availability: Able to work Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM consistently.
• Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Immediate Start: Ready to complete onboarding and start work ASAP.

Compensation & Perks

• Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit every week
• Stable Hours: Consistent 40-hour workweek with regular Friday & Saturday days off
• Long-Term Opportunity: Dependable, year-round employment