Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Forklift Operator for a Tyler, TX location. The role involves operating forklifts to move product loads, loading flatbeds, and performing safety checks. Ideal candidates have forklift driving experience, can lift 50 pounds, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities include ensuring pallets are available for packaging lines and reporting inventory to supervisors. No relocation required; on-site position with standard warehouse duties.

Qualifications

• Forklift driving experience required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Basic math and reading/writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery to move product loads around the facility.
• Load flatbeds and dry vans; doubles experience is a plus.
• Perform safety checks on forklifts including oil, water and fuel levels.
• Maintain packaging lines by ensuring empty pallets and reporting inventory to supervisors.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking motivated individuals for a Forklift Operator position at a Tyler, TX company. As a full-service staffing firm, we work with companies across East Texas to fill their openings with top talent. Our services are free for job seekers, though placement is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy machinery to safely move product loads around the facility.
• Load flatbeds and dry vans; experience with doubles preferred.
• Perform safety checks on forklifts, including fluid level assessments (oil, water, fuel).
• Ensure packaging lines have empty pallets and report inventory to supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Forklift driving experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb on and off equipment and sit for long periods.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read and write.