Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. The role requires operating sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts, moving palletized freight, and supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory counts.

We value safety, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs for extended shifts. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. This is a full-time / temp-to-hire opportunity with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a solid safety record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently and stand/move for extended shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach truck forklifts.
• Load, unload, stage, and move palletized freight and heavy materials.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, order pulling, and physical inventory counts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse workspace.
• Perform general warehouse duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

• Pay Rate: $17.00 – $19.00 / hour (Dependent on experience)

• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL area

• Job Type: Full-Time / Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary: We are looking for an energetic, experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse and distribution team in Fort Lauderdale. If you have a strong background in material handling, inventory support, and safe warehouse operations, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate sit-down, stand-up, or reach truck forklifts (experience with specific lifts verified upon interview).

• Load, unload, stage, and move palletized freight and heavy materials.

• Assist with shipping, receiving, order pulling, and physical inventory counts.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse workspace.

• Perform general warehouse duties and other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• High attention to detail and strong safety record.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently and stand/move for extended shifts.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.