Warehouse Associate/Forklift Driver

Employ-Temps; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

More benefits once hired in

Job summary

Employ-Temps Staffing Services in Akron, OH is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate with forklift experience to join our team. You will operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts, support shipping and receiving, and help maintain accurate inventory.

Typical hours are 7:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience, and benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with direct deposit and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience in warehouse environment required.
• Basic math skills for counting and measuring.
• Familiarity with RF scanners or WMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment to move pallets, drums, bags, and containers safely within the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks/trailers carefully to prevent damage and spills.
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to work instructions.
• Put away received materials into designated storage locations, maintaining accurate inventory.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety mindset

Basic math skills

Reading safety rules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification preferred

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Driver

We are looking for dependable Warehouse Associates with forklift experience to join our team in Akron, OH. If you enjoy working in a busy warehouse environment and have a passion for safety and efficiency, we want to hear from you. At Employ-Temps Staffing Services, we partner with leading distribution centers that supply the rubber and plastics manufacturing industries. This role offers an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that handles chemicals and materials with care and precision. You’ll operate equipment, support shipping and receiving, and help maintain organized inventory. It’s a great fit for someone ready to grow their skills in a dynamic environment.

Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday (1-hour lunch)

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment to move pallets, drums, bags, and containers safely within the warehouse
• Load and unload trucks/trailers carefully to prevent damage and spills
• Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to work instructions
• Put away received materials into designated storage locations, maintaining accurate inventory

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Forklift certification preferred
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and order paperwork
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and verifying quantities
• Familiarity with RF scanners or warehouse management systems is a plus

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience handling chemicals or materials in a warehouse setting
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices in material handling

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklift operation experience

Other Requirements

• Valid forklift certification (preferred)
• Ability to lift, stack, and move heavy materials safely

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• More benefits once hired in

Employ-Temps Staffing Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #INDCF