Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Predictable Schedule

Weekly Pay

Full Benefits Package

Zero Candidate Fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Sit-Down Forklift Operator for 1st shift in St. Charles County, MO. This full-time role involves safely operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts, loading/unloading trailers, and scanning barcodes to ensure inventory accuracy.

The position offers up to $19.00 per hour, weekly pay, and a full benefits package with opportunities for temp-to-hire. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Equipment experience with sit-down counterbalance forklift operation.
• Comfort using RF scanning to track stock movements and verify order accuracy.
• Strong attention to load stability and inventory precision.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; dependable transportation.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts safely across warehouse and dock floors.
• Load and unload freight from trailers and shipping containers.
• Move, stage, and stack palletized inventory; ensure efficient material flow.
• Use handheld RF scanners to log inventory and verify manifests.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and counts before staging.
• Follow all safety guidelines to maintain hazard-free work areas.

Skills

Equipment experience

RF Scanner

Detail & accuracy

Reliability

Screening

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator (1st Shift) | Up to $19.00/hr

Location: St. Charles County, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $19.00 / Hour (Based on experience) | Weekly Pay

Industry: Logistics, Warehousing, Material Handling, Freight Operations

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring full-time Sit-Down Forklift Operators (1st Shift) for busy warehouse and distribution facilities across St. Charles County, MO.

In this essential material handling role, you will safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts to load/unload trailers, move and stage products, stack palletized inventory, and scan barcodes for tracking accuracy. If you are an experienced equipment operator looking for competitive pay, a steady daytime schedule, and weekly pay, apply today!

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $19.00 / hour depending on experience.

• Predictable Schedule: Steady 1st Shift daytime hours—keep your evenings free.

• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts across active warehouse and dock floors.

• Freight Handling: Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight from trailers, shipping containers, and staging bays.

• Stock Stacking & Movement: Transport, stage, stack, and organize materials and palletized inventory throughout the facility.

• RF Scanning & Tracking: Utilize handheld RF scanners to log inventory, verify shipment manifests, and confirm stock locations.

• Freight Inspection: Inspect incoming materials for damage, verifying shipment counts against load sheets prior to staging.

• Facility Safety: Strictly adhere to all facility safety guidelines, maintaining spatial awareness and a hazard-free work area.

What You Need

• Equipment Experience: Prior sit-down counterbalance forklift operation experience strictly required.

• Technical Skills: Comfort using RF scan guns to track stock movements and verify order accuracy.

• Detail & Stability: Strong attention to detail regarding load stability, stacking patterns, and inventory precision.

• Reliability: Rock-solid attendance, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation across St. Charles County.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.