Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; University City (MO); On-site; USD 1,818,000 - 2,590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay: Up to $16.00 / hour

Predictable Schedule: 1st Shift

Weekly Pay

Full Benefits Package: medical, dental

Zero Candidate Fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Sit-Down Forklift Operator for a Saint Louis warehouse. The role runs 1st shift with daytime hours, offering up to $16.00/hr and weekly pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). You’ll operate a sit-down forklift, load/unload trucks, stack pallets, and assist with pallet flow while maintaining safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• Must wear steel-toe boots on site from day one.
• Rock-solid attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift safely and continuously through the shift in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight trucks and shipping containers.
• Stack, stage, and organize pallets within assigned storage areas and bays.
• Transport pallets to repair technicians to support steady workflow and production goals.
• Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections and follow site safety protocols.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety PPE

Attendance Reliability

Reliable Transportation

Steel-toe Boots

Job description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator (1st Shift) | Up to $16.00/hr

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63134

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

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $16.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay

Industry: Material Handling, Logistics, Distribution, Industrial Warehousing

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Sit-Down Forklift Operator (1st Shift) for a fast-paced industrial warehouse facility in Saint Louis, MO (63134).

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $16.00 / hour depending on experience.
• Predictable Schedule: Steady 1st Shift daytime hours.
• 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

• 100% Dedicated Forklift Operation: Safely and continuously operate a sit-down forklift throughout your entire shift in a fast-paced environment.
• Truck Loading & Unloading: Efficiently load and unload incoming and outgoing freight trucks and shipping containers.
• Pallet Stacking & Organization: Neatly stack, stage, and organize pallets within assigned warehouse storage areas and bay locations.
• Repair Line Support: Transport and supply pallets directly to repair technicians so they can maintain steady workflow and production goals.
• Equipment Care & Safety: Perform daily pre-shift forklift inspections, follow site safety protocols, and keep driving lanes clear of hazards.

What You Need

• Equipment Experience: Hands-on experience operating sit-down forklifts required.
• Required PPE: Steel-toe work boots strictly required on site from day one.
• Fast-Paced Capability: Ability to drive efficiently and safely in a active, fast-moving warehouse setting.
• Detail & Accuracy: Sharp eye for stacking pallets securely, organizing rows neatly, and maintaining floor safety.
• Reliability: Rock-solid attendance, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation to Saint Louis, MO 63134.
• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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