Forklift Operator $15/hr

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Forklift Operator for a 1st shift position at our Lebanon, OH facility. This hands-on role involves operating a forklift, moving and processing materials, and supporting daily plant operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of forklift experience, forklift certification or the ability to meet company qualifications, and a willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with physical demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift operating experience required.
• Forklift certification or ability to meet company qualification requirements.
• Previous manufacturing, recycling, warehouse, or industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a physically demanding plant environment.
• Ability to stand and perform physical work throughout a 10-hour shift.

Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift equipment before each shift and complete required operator documentation.
• Safely operate a forklift to move loose and palletized materials throughout the facility.
• Transport wheels, baskets, tubs, and processed materials between staging, processing, cooling, and storage areas.
• Move materials to bunkers, hoppers, processing lines, and loading areas.
• Assist with processing aluminum, copper, turnings, and other recyclable materials according to production needs.
• Feed materials into processing equipment and production lines as assigned.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and support shipping and receiving operations.
• Utilize basic hand tools and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Clean work areas after processing loads and maintain safe, organized production areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Certifications

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Forklift Operator $15/hr

Lebanon, OH

Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a Forklift Operator to fill a 1st shift opening in Warren Country for a local recycling and material processing facility. This is a hands-on position responsible for operating a forklift, moving and processing materials throughout the facility, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting daily plant operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect forklift equipment before each shift and complete required operator documentation
• Safely operate a forklift to move loose and palletized materials throughout the facility
• Transport wheels, baskets, tubs, and processed materials between staging, processing, cooling, and storage areas
• Move materials to assigned bunkers, hoppers, processing lines, and loading areas
• Assist with processing aluminum, copper, turnings, and other recyclable materials according to production needs
• Feed materials into processing equipment and production lines as assigned
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and support shipping and receiving operations
• Utilize basic hand tools and cleaning equipment as needed
• Clean work areas after processing loads and maintain safe, organized production areas
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work cooperatively across departments and assist with additional plant duties as production needs require

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience required
• Forklift certification or ability to meet company forklift qualification requirements
• Previous manufacturing, recycling, warehouse, material handling, or industrial experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a physically demanding plant environment
• Ability to stand and perform physical work throughout a 10-hour shift
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally perform heavier lifting as required
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions throughout the year
• Comfortable working in dusty industrial environments while wearing required respiratory protection
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools and cleaning equipment
• Strong hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Pay:$15/hr (Benefit Package Available)

Schedule

1st Shift| Approximately 7:00am–5:00pm | 45–50 Hours Per Week