Forklift operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a freezer/cold-storage warehouse environment.

You will safely operate Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, and Electric Pallet Jacks in freezing temperatures, load and unload goods, and help with shipping, receiving, and inventory.

The role requires prior forklift experience and comfort working at height, with strong safety discipline and the ability to work quickly and accurately.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Comfortable working in freezer temperatures for extended periods.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution center, cold storage facility, or logistics environment.
• Ability to pick, stage, and move inventory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with safety and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Work throughout the shift in a freezer/cold-storage environment.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage frozen products and materials.
• Pick and pull orders accurately according to pick tickets or warehouse systems.
• Place and retrieve inventory from designated rack locations.
• Operate reach trucks in high-rack freezer warehouse environments.
• Use order pickers to safely retrieve products from elevated locations.
• Transport pallets and materials throughout the warehouse using electric pallet jacks.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory functions.
• Verify product quantities, locations, and item numbers.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections of forklift equipment.
• Report damaged products, equipment issues, and safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain clean and organized aisles, docks, and work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Safety-focused

Dependable

Strong attendance

Ability to follow written and verbal

Attention to detail

Tools

Reach Truck

Order Picker

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

Freezer Forklift Operator

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Forklift Operator to work in a freezer/cold-storage warehouse environment. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in freezing temperatures for extended periods and have hands‑on experience operating Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, and Electric Pallet Jacks
• Work throughout the shift in a freezer/cold-storage environment
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage frozen products and materials
• Pick and pull orders accurately according to pick tickets or warehouse systems
• Place and retrieve inventory from designated rack locations
• Operate reach trucks in high-rack freezer warehouse environments
• Use order pickers to safely retrieve products from elevated locations
• Transport pallets and materials throughout the warehouse using electric pallet jacks
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory functions
• Verify product quantities, locations, and item numbers
• Perform daily pre‑shift inspections of forklift equipment
• Report damaged products, equipment issues, and safety concerns immediately
• Maintain clean and organized aisles, docks, and work areas
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Requirements

• Previous forklift experience required
• Must have experience operating:
• Reach Truck
• Order Picker
• Electric Pallet Jack
• Must be comfortable working in freezer temperatures for extended periods
• Ability to safely work at elevated heights while operating an order picker
• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, cold storage facility, or logistics environment
• Ability to accurately pick, stage, and move inventory
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining safety and accuracy
• Must be dependable and have strong attendance
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move warehouse materials as required
• Must be willing to wear appropriate cold‑weather/freezer PPE
• Must be willing to complete forklift safety training/evaluation as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous freezer or cold‑storage warehouse experience
• Previous experience in a high‑volume distribution center
• RF scanner or warehouse management system experience
• Shipping and receiving experience
• Inventory control experience
• Previous forklift certification is a plus

Work Environment: This position requires employees to work in a freezer environment with below‑freezing temperatures. Appropriate cold‑weather PPE must be worn while working in designated freezer areas.

Ideal Candidate: A dependable, safety‑conscious forklift operator who is comfortable working in cold/freezing conditions and can confidently operate Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, and Electric Pallet Jacks.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person