Forklift Warehouse Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Medical plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals – Cincinnati East is seeking a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate to safely operate forklifts, move materials, and support efficient warehouse operations.

You will maintain inventory accuracy, perform daily equipment inspections, and follow OSHA safety standards while working in a fast-paced environment. This role offers weekly pay and benefits typical for warehouse roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and store materials.
• Transport products between warehouse, production, and distribution areas.
• Receive, sort, pack, wrap, label, and stage products for shipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and record material movements.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues or safety hazards.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning, charging, and refueling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, store, and transport materials throughout the warehouse. This position supports efficient warehouse operations by maintaining inventory accuracy, inspecting equipment, and following all safety procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and store materials.
• Transport products between warehouse, production, and distribution areas.
• Receive, sort, pack, wrap, label, and stage products for shipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and record material movements.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues or safety hazards.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning, charging, and refueling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Handle hazardous materials as directed and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Follow all company policies, OSHA regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Medical and Visual Plan
• 401(k) plan Short-Term Disability, Life, and Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses