Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator - Safe Materials & Load Handling

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled forklift operator to move drill pipe, tubular products, and other heavy materials. You will load/unload trucks, stage materials for production and shipping, and keep yards and production areas organized and safe.

The role emphasizes operating heavy-duty forklifts (incl. enclosed-cab Taylor forklifts up to 35,000 lbs), maintaining safety, and supporting production with reliable, efficient material handling.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy-duty forklifts preferred.
• Experience handling tubular products or drill pipe.
• Enclosed-cab Taylor forklifts up to 35,000 lbs experience listed.
• Safety-conscious with ability to handle heavy and oversized loads.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty forklifts to transport drill pipe and heavy materials.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Stage materials for production and shipping.
• Move and organize materials in yard and production areas.
• Inspect equipment and report safety or mechanical concerns.
• Follow safety procedures for oversized and heavy loads.
• Assist with general material handling and production support.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Heavy forklift

Tubular/drill pipe

Taylor 35k lbs

Small forklifts

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Heavy/oversized loads

Dependable work ethic

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled forklift operator to move drill pipe, tubular products, and other heavy materials. You will load/unload trucks, stage materials for production and shipping, and keep yards and production areas organized and safe.

The role emphasizes operating heavy-duty forklifts (incl. enclosed-cab Taylor forklifts up to 35,000 lbs), maintaining safety, and supporting production with reliable, efficient material handling.