Standup Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Stand-Up Forklift Operator for a client site in Wauwatosa, WI. The role supports daily warehouse and distribution activities, requiring safe operation of an electric-powered forklift and adherence to safety and company standards.

Responsibilities include moving materials, logging weights with RF, performing routine inspections, and coordinating with drivers to ensure efficient loading/unloading.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to understand and follow workplace instructions in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work in varying temperature environments including cold storage and warm areas.
• Flexibility to work additional hours or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift to move, load, and unload products and materials.
• Position forks or lifting devices under, over, or around pallets, skids, and other materials for transport.
• Transfer materials to designated locations within the facility.
• Utilize a RF system to record weights, counts, and condition of products (including frozen goods).
• Complete daily forklift inspections and maintenance checklists.
• Perform safety checks, including trailer chocking and glad-hand procedures.
• Communicate with truck drivers to ensure safe loading and unloading practices.
• Monitor battery levels, maintain and clean batteries, and return equipment to charging stations.

Skills

Math basics

English comprehension

Tools

RF system

Job description

Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Client Site - Wauwatosa, WI)

Schedule: Monday - Friday | Any 8 Hour shift between 7am-6:30pm

Our client, a well-established operation in the Wauwatosa area, is seeking a dependable and safety-driven Stand-Up Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse and distribution activities. This position involves operating electric-powered industrial trucks to handle materials efficiently while adhering to all safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a stand-up forklift to move, load, and unload products and materials
• Position forks or lifting devices under, over, or around pallets, skids, and other materials for transport
• Transfer materials to designated locations within the facility
• Utilize a Radio Frequency (RF) system to accurately record weights, counts, and condition of products (including frozen goods)
• Complete daily forklift inspections and maintenance checklists
• Perform safety checks, including trailer chocking and glad-hand procedures
• Communicate with truck drivers to ensure safe loading and unloading practices
• Monitor battery levels, maintain and clean batteries, and return equipment to charging stations

Additional Responsibilities

• Operate other material handling equipment as required
• Collaborate with team members to maintain safety and productivity standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic math skills required
• Ability to understand and follow workplace instructions in English (or designated language)
• Willingness to work in varying temperature environments, including:
  • Cold storage conditions as low as -20°F (-25°C)
  • Dry storage environments up to 100°F (37°C)
    (Appropriate PPE and freezer gear provided by client)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. (requirements may vary by facility)
• Flexibility to work additional hours or weekends as needed
• Comfortable working in environments with varying noise levels