Grave Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Graveyard Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts during overnight hours in our warehouse. You will load, unload, move and stage materials to support nightly shipping and inventory control.

Ideal candidates are safety-focused, dependable, and experienced with fast-paced warehouse routines. You will perform routine equipment checks, follow OSHA guidelines, and collaborate with warehouse and shipping teams to meet nightly

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse environment is required or preferred.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and OSHA regulations.
• Comfort working nights and meeting nightly deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and stage materials
• Transport products to designated storage or shipping areas accurately
• Verify materials against pick lists, shipping documents, or inventory systems
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance issues
• Follow all safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and company procedures
• Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, and warehouse organization
• Load trailers and secure freight properly for transport
• Identify and report damaged materials or discrepancies
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and shipping teams to meet nightly deadlines

Skills

Forklift operation

OSHA safety standards

Night shift familiarity

Job description

The Grave Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts during graveyard shift hours to move, load, and stage materials within a warehouse or distribution facility. This role is essential to maintaining efficient overnight operations, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipments. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and experienced in working in fast-paced environments during overnight hours.

Job Duties

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and stage materials
• Transport products to designated storage or shipping areas accurately
• Verify materials against pick lists, shipping documents, or inventory systems
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance issues
• Follow all safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and company procedures
• Assist with inventory counts, stock rotation, and warehouse organization
• Load trailers and secure freight properly for transport
• Identify and report damaged materials or discrepancies
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and shipping teams to meet nightly deadlines

Need Assistance?

• Give us a call at 503-624-2001
• Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Closed for lunch daily from 11:00am-12:00pm