Forklift Operator (2nd and 3rd Shifts)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full benefits package

Zero candidate fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring full-time Forklift Operators (2nd & 3rd Shifts) for busy warehouse and distribution facilities in St. Charles County, MO.

Earn up to $22.00 per hour based on equipment experience, with weekly pay and potential for temp-to-hire. You will load/unload freight, transport inventory, scan barcodes, and stage materials safely across the warehouse floor while maintaining safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, or electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, high-lift order pickers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Load and unload shipments from trailers and docks.
• Transport raw materials, WIP, and finished goods across facilities.
• Use RF scanners to log inventory movements and ensure order accuracy.
• Stack, rack, and stage products according to warehouse locations.
• Perform pre-shift equipment safety checks and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Equipment operation

RF scanning

Inventory counts

Safety awareness

Reliability

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Forklift Operator (2nd & 3rd Shifts) | Up to $22.00/hr

Location: St. Charles County, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 2nd & 3rd Shifts (Afternoon/Evening & Overnight Hours)

Pay Rate: Up to $22.00 / Hour (Based on equipment experience) | Weekly Pay

Industry: Logistics, Warehousing, Material Handling, Supply Chain

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring full-time Forklift Operators (2nd & 3rd Shifts) for busy warehouse and distribution facilities across St. Charles County, MO.

If you have experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, order pickers, or electric pallet jacks, this position offers steady employment, competitive pay, and flexible schedule options. You will be responsible for loading/unloading freight, transporting inventory, scanning barcodes, and staging materials safely throughout the warehouse floor.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $22.00 / hour depending on equipment experience and shift.
• Flexible Shift Options: 2nd and 3rd shift options available to fit your schedule.
• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.
• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate material handling equipment, including sit-down counterbalance forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, high-lift order pickers, and electric pallet jacks.
• Freight Handling: Load and unload incoming/outgoing shipments from trailers, container trucks, and staging docks.
• Material Transport: Transport raw materials, work-in-progress inventory, and finished goods across production and warehouse floors.
• RF Scanning & Tracking: Use RF scanners to log inventory movements, scan barcodes, and confirm order accuracy in real time.
• Racking & Staging: Stack, rack, and stage products at heights and in narrow aisles according to warehouse bin locations.
• Equipment Safety: Perform mandatory pre-shift equipment safety checks and immediately report any maintenance requirements.

What You Need

• Equipment Experience: Prior experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, or electric pallet jacks strictly required.
• Certifications: Prior workplace forklift certification or operator card preferred (on-site re-certification often provided).
• Technical Proficiency: Comfort using RF scan guns and performing accurate basic inventory counts.
• Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to workplace safety guidelines and high spatial awareness in busy aisleways.
• Shift Availability: Openness to work either 2nd shift or 3rd shift hours.
• Reliability: Rock-solid attendance, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation across St. Charles County.
• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.