Sit-Down Forklift Operator — Temp-to-Hire, $17.25/hr

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Sellersburg (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring Sit-Down Forklift Operators with at least 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience in Sellersburg, IN. This temp-to-hire position offers Fri-Sat 6AM-6PM and Sun-Mon 6PM-6AM, with $17.25/hr pay.

Essential duties include operating sit-down propane forklifts, picking and moving materials, maintaining inventory, following FIFO, and completing documentation. A forklift certification and HS diploma are required; background check and drug screen are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Powered Industrial Truck/Forklift certification required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow quality and safety procedures.
• Automotive or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, propane forklift.
• Pick, move, and store materials using scanners, tablets, and other electronic equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and follow FIFO procedures.
• Store materials in correct locations and maintain stacking heights.
• Load, unload, and organize materials as needed.
• Sort, count, record, and organize dunnage for storage and return to suppliers.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storage areas.
• Report damaged containers, inventory issues, scan errors, and other problems to a supervisor.
• Complete required documentation and accurately record material movements.
• Perform pre-operation inspections on powered industrial trucks and report maintenance issues.
• Maintain current powered industrial truck certification and complete required training.
• Assist with plant inventories and material reorganization.
• Remove cardboard, operate the baler, and place completed bales in designated trailers.
• Support plant-wide housekeeping and material organization efforts.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and emergency procedures.
• Immediately report accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written and mathematical skills

Communication and teamwork

Quality and safety procedures

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is hiring Sit-Down Forklift Operators with at least 1 year of recent sit-down forklift experience in Sellersburg, IN. This temp-to-hire position offers Fri-Sat 6AM-6PM and Sun-Mon 6PM-6AM, with $17.25/hr pay.

Essential duties include operating sit-down propane forklifts, picking and moving materials, maintaining inventory, following FIFO, and completing documentation. A forklift certification and HS diploma are required; background check and drug screen are