Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Industrial Forklift Operator to operate large forklifts, load/unload trucks, and move materials across the facility. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures in a busy industrial setting.

Qualified candidates have prior forklift experience, strong safety focus, reliable attendance, and the ability to work effectively in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy industrial forklifts required.
• Ability to safely handle oversized loads and heavy materials.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large industrial forklift to move oversized containers and heavy materials.
• Load and unload flatbed trucks safely and efficiently.
• Transport materials throughout the facility and yard as needed.
• Perform equipment inspections and follow all safety procedures.
• Support daily shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attendance reliability

Industrial environment adaptability

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an experienced Industrial Forklift Operator for a client in the area. This position involves operating heavy industrial lifting equipment to move oversized containers and materials in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a large industrial forklift to move oversized containers and heavy materials.
• Load and unload flatbed trucks safely and efficiently.
• Transport materials throughout the facility and yard as needed.
• Perform equipment inspections and follow all safety procedures.
• Support daily shipping, receiving, and material handling operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy industrial forklifts required.
• Ability to safely handle oversized loads and heavy materials.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial environment.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Saturday
• 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM (often ending around 3:00 PM depending on workload)
• Pay: $18.00/hour