Forklift Operator - Steel Fabrication Yard (Day Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hydration provided

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to operate a sit-down forklift, move steel products and raw materials, pull inventory, and expedite orders for delivery. This full-time position requires safety-minded performance in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled facility.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety rules, a no-phone policy during shifts, and pre-employment background checks with a 10-panel drug screen.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5+ years of sit-down forklift experience in an industrial or shop environment.
• Outdoor, non-climate-controlled warehouse setting.
• Steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards required.
• Strict adherence to safety and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move steel products and raw materials throughout the warehouse and outdoor yard.
• Accurately pull, stage, and prepare inventory orders to meet customer specifications and delivery timelines.
• Assist walk-in customers and delivery drivers with loading and unloading.
• Maintain safety protocols including no-phone policy during operational hours.
• Keep workspace clean and free of hazards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Material handling

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to operate a sit-down forklift, move steel products and raw materials, pull inventory, and expedite orders for delivery. This full-time position requires safety-minded performance in an outdoor, non-climate-controlled facility.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety rules, a no-phone policy during shifts, and pre-employment background checks with a 10-panel drug screen.