Forklift Operator (Reach Truck / Cherry Picker / Sit-Down)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable Forklift Operators to join a busy warehouse team supporting daily distribution operations. The role requires operating sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers to move materials and process orders in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Location: Olathe, KS.

Pay: $19.00 per hour. Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required
• Experience operating reach trucks and cherry pickers preferred
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Stand, walk and work in a warehouse environment for extended periods
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift, reach truck, and cherry picker to move materials throughout the warehouse
• Pick and process customer orders accurately using warehouse equipment
• Load, unload, and stage materials as needed
• Maintain organization of warehouse inventory and staging areas
• Follow company safety policies and equipment operating procedures
• Assist with general warehouse duties when forklift work is not required
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Skills

Safe forklift operation

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & communication

Reliability

Job description

Forklift Operator (Reach Truck / Cherry Picker / Sit-Down)

We are seeking dependable and experiencedForklift Operatorsto join a busy warehouse team supporting daily distribution operations. This role requires operating multiple types of forklifts includingsit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickersto safely move materials and process orders within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Location:Olathe, KS
Work Environment:Warehouse / Distribution Center
Pay:$19.00 per hour
Work Hours:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for safely operating warehouse equipment to move inventory, process orders, and support shipping and receiving activities. Candidates must be comfortable operatingreach trucks, cherry pickers, and sit-down forklifts, while maintaining strong attention to safety and accuracy.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities

• Operatesit-down forklift, reach truck, and cherry pickerto move materials throughout the warehouse

• Pick and process customer orders accurately using warehouse equipment

• Load, unload, and stage materials as needed

• Maintain organization of warehouse inventory and staging areas

• Follow company safety policies and equipment operating procedures

• Assist with general warehouse duties when forklift work is not required

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Minimum Requirements

• Previous forklift experience required

• Experience operatingreach trucks and cherry pickers preferred

• Ability to liftup to 70 lbswhen required

• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a warehouse environment for extended periods

• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Skills Required

• Safe forklift operation

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Reliability and dependability

If you are an experienced forklift operator looking for a stable warehouse opportunity with long-term potential, apply today for immediate consideration.