Forklift Operator - Inventory & Shipping Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals West Des Moines is actively recruiting a Forklift Operator to join a local company's team. The role focuses on material handling, inventory movement, and safe operation of equipment.

You will operate sit-down and stand forklifts, perform audits and inventory reports, stock shelves, load and unload freight, and help prepare shipping labels for materials. Strong communication, organization, and time management are essential to ensure accuracy and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand forklift to move and stage orders.
• Perform audits and run inventory reports.
• Stock shelves and maintain full inventory.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Prepare shipping labels for materials being shipped.
• Lift and palletize products as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Shipping/receiving

Material handling

Communication

Time management

Job description

Express Employment Professionals West Des Moines is actively recruiting a Forklift Operator to join a local company's team. The role focuses on material handling, inventory movement, and safe operation of equipment.

You will operate sit-down and stand forklifts, perform audits and inventory reports, stock shelves, load and unload freight, and help prepare shipping labels for materials. Strong communication, organization, and time management are essential to ensure accuracy and on-time deliveries.