Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Opportunities for advancement

Stable, long-term employment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, or cherry picker forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Safety and accuracy are essential as you move, load, unload, and stage products.

This full-time role offers overtime, weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement for candidates with forklift experience and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain certification).
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory management is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or cherry picker forklifts
• Load and unload trucks efficiently and accurately
• Move materials throughout the warehouse and production areas
• Stage products for shipment and production use
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate records
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Skills

Forklift experience

Certification (preferred)

Shipping & inventory experience

Lift up to 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Reliability & attendance

Overtime readiness

Job description

Forklift Driver Location: [City, State] Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on experience) Full-Time | Overtime Available Benefits Available

Join a Team That Keeps Operations Moving

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Driver to join our growing team. In this role, you will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store products in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment. If you have forklift experience and enjoy working in an active setting, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or cherry picker forklifts
• Load and unload trucks efficiently and accurately
• Move materials throughout the warehouse and production areas
• Stage products for shipment and production use
• Perform inventory transactions and maintain accurate records
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain certification)
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory management is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work overtime when needed

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Opportunities for advancement
• Stable, long-term employment