Stand-up Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Weekday schedule

Stable, long-term opportunity

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Lancaster, SC is hiring for a Stand-Up Forklift Operator to move steel materials, load and unload trucks, and transport items to staging, storage, and production areas on a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

This full-time role features $19.00 per hour, overtime potential, a strong emphasis on safety, and a steady, long-term opportunity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Stand-up forklift operation experience required.
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Must maintain safety and accuracy.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks to move steel materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Transport materials to staging, storage, and production areas.
• Support shipping and receiving by verifying orders and organizing inventory.
• Keep materials labeled, stored, and easy to locate.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Team player

Job description

Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Location: Lancaster, SC

Pay: $19.00/hr

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Lots of overtime available

Are you an experienced forklift operator looking for a steady weekday schedule and a team that values safety and reliability? We’re hiring Stand-Up Forklift Operators to join a fast-paced steel distribution and warehouse environment in Lancaster.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, operating equipment, and being a key part of keeping operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks to move steel materials throughout the facility
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
• Transport materials to staging, storage, and production areas
• Support shipping and receiving by verifying orders and organizing inventory
• Keep materials properly labeled, stored, and easy to locate
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience operating a stand-up forklift (required)
• Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Frequent lifting and moving materials
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures

Why You’ll Want This Job

• $19.00/hr with consistent full-time hours
• No weekends – enjoy your work/life balance
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a high-demand industry

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