Stand-Up Forklift / Material Handler I

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 46,133,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Stand Up Forklift / Material Handler to join a fast-paced warehouse in Mission, TX. The role involves operating a stand-up forklift, picking and packing orders, labeling products, and preparing items for shipment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading shipments, inspecting goods, organizing materials, restocking inventory, and helping train new staff. A safe, reliable, teamwork-driven candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or material handling experience required.
• Must have experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle products safely.
• Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift and hand pallet jack safely and efficiently.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and promptly.
• Apply customer labels and prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Receive and inspect finished goods for discrepancies or damage.
• Sort, stage, and organize materials per company procedures.
• Restock warehouse inventory and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Complete daily inspections of industrial equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace following 5S principles.
• Assist in training new warehouse staff.

Skills

Stand-up forklift

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Now Hiring: Stand Up Forklift / Material Handler

Pay Rate: $14.00/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Mission, TX

Join a growing company in the Mission area looking for an experienced Material Handler with Stand-Up Forklift experience. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented warehouse environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate stand-up forklift and hand pallet jack safely and efficiently
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and promptly
• Apply customer labels and prepare products for shipment
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments
• Receive and inspect finished goods for discrepancies or damage
• Sort, stage, and organize materials per company procedures
• Restock warehouse inventory and assist with physical inventory counts
• Complete daily inspections of industrial equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace following 5S principles
• Assist in training new warehouse staff

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse or material handling experience required
• Must have experience operating stand-up forklifts
• Ability to lift, move, and handle products safely
• Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Strong communication and organizational skills