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Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator / Material Handler in Washington, PA. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, loading and unloading trucks, moving building materials, and maintaining an organized warehouse.
First shift, full-time, with pay range listed. The ideal candidate will have forklift experience in warehouse or manufacturing settings, with a emphasis on safety and efficiency.
Job Title: Forklift Operator / Material Handler
Location: Washington, PA
Pay: $18–$20/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8-Hour Day Shift
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 20261
Express Employment Professionals is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator / Material Handler for a commercial window and door manufacturing company in Washington, PA. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity for a dependable warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling professional with experience operating a forklift and safely moving large, oversized, and fragile products.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or building materials environment. Experience handling commercial windows, doors, glass, aluminum frames, building products, or other oversized materials is a plus.
This position is responsible for safely loading and unloading trucks, moving materials throughout the facility, staging products for production and shipping, and maintaining an organized and safe warehouse environment.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move, load, unload, and stage materials and finished products
Handle commercial windows, doors, glass, aluminum frames, and other building materials
Load and unload delivery trucks and trailers while preventing product damage
Transport materials between warehouse, production, shipping, and receiving areas
Safely maneuver large, oversized, awkward, and fragile products
Stage materials and finished products for production, shipment, or delivery
Verify products and materials against work orders, packing lists, shipping documents, or production requirements
Inspect loads to ensure materials are properly positioned and secured before moving
Assist with shipping and receiving duties as needed
Maintain accurate material placement and organized storage areas
Complete daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues or safety concerns
Follow all company safety policies, forklift procedures, and OSHA requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and manufacturing environment
Communicate effectively with warehouse, production, shipping, receiving, and management teams
Perform general warehouse and material handling duties as assigned
Previous forklift operator experience required
Forklift certification or willingness to complete required forklift training
Previous warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or material handling experience preferred
Experience handling large, oversized, or fragile materials preferred
Commercial window, door, glass, aluminum, or building materials experience is a plus
Ability to safely operate a forklift in warehouse and manufacturing environments
Strong spatial awareness and attention to surroundings while operating equipment
Ability to safely maneuver and transport large or awkward loads
Ability to read and follow work orders, shipping documents, labels, and written instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and material handling
Ability to safely operate a forklift and work around moving equipment
Ability to lift and move materials as required
Ability to handle large, heavy, awkward, and fragile products safely
Ability to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe operating practices
401(k) with Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off