Stand-Up/Sit-Down Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Mesquite, TX seeks an experienced Stand-Up Forklift Operator for a temp-to-perm role. Pay is $18–$19/hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday overtime as needed.

The job requires operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts, plus shipping/receiving experience. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, labeling, staging orders, reviewing BOLs, and using RF scanners.

Qualifications

• OSHA-certified forklift operator (certification within the last year).
• 3–4 years recent forklift experience (stand-up and sit-down).
• Strong knowledge of shipping/receiving processes.
• Experience using RF scanners.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to handle, load, and unload products.
• Label "super sacks" and palletize.
• Stage orders for shipment.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including reviewing Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Utilize RF scanners for inventory management.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed (not forklift-only work).

Skills

OSHA-certified forklift operator

Forklift experience (stand-up & sit‑d0

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Mesquite, TX seeks an experienced Stand-Up Forklift Operator for a temp-to-perm role. Pay is $18–$19/hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday overtime as needed.

The job requires operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts, plus shipping/receiving experience. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, labeling, staging orders, reviewing BOLs, and using RF scanners.