Forklift Operator — Fast-Paced Warehouse with Benefits

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking an experienced forklift operator for fast-paced work in local manufacturing, production, and industrial settings. You will move materials, load/unload trucks, verify loads, and perform daily equipment checks.

Candidates should have math, reading, and basic computer skills, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to follow instructions precisely to maintain quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
• Maintain a clean & safe environment
• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards

Responsibilities

• Obtains copy of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
• Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Checking loads are secure
• Stacking empty pallets
• Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment
• Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Dumping materials into machine hoppers

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Attention to detail

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking an experienced forklift operator for fast-paced work in local manufacturing, production, and industrial settings. You will move materials, load/unload trucks, verify loads, and perform daily equipment checks.

Candidates should have math, reading, and basic computer skills, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to follow instructions precisely to maintain quality and efficiency.