Skilled Forklift Operators

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks skilled Forklift Operators to join teams in Ephrata, Moses Lake, Warden, and Othello, WA. You will load/unload materials using pallets and lifting devices and perform warehouse duties.

Responsibilities include operating electric/propane/gas-powered trucks, following safety standards, recording material details, and communicating with drivers. Prior forklift experience preferred; ability to read English shipping docs is required; good

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator (preferred).
• Ability to follow directions and read shipping orders and work instructions in English.
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
• Comfortable with varying noise levels in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric, propane, or gas-powered industrial trucks to move products and materials.
• Adhere to safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Record weight, count, and condition of materials.
• Lead safety inspections and coordinate with semi-truck drivers for safety.
• Operate other machinery and material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Forklift operator

Reading diagrams

English shipping docs

Experience 1+ year

Job description

We are currently seeking skilled Forklift Operators to join the teams at several local companies in Ephrata, Moses Lake, Warden, and Othello, WA. In this role, you'll be responsible for properly loading and unloading materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices, along with other assigned warehouse duties.

Location

Moses Lake and Surrounding Areas

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE

Schedule

Varies, flexible shifts including weekends

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate electric, propane, or gas-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials.
• Adhere to all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Record the weight, count, and condition of materials.
• Lead safety inspections and communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions.
• Operate other machinery and material handling equipment as needed.

Skills/Qualifications Required

• Certified forklift operator (preferred).
• Ability to follow directions and read/write diagrams, shipping orders, and work instructions in English.
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience.
• Comfortable with various noise levels, which can be loud at times.