Warehouse Forklift Operator — Day Shift, Safety‑Focused

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Metairie, LA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move, stack, and load inventory, ensuring accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include unloading and loading trucks, stocking materials, performing pre-shift inspections, and assisting with cycle counts while maintaining safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Active forklift operator certification preferred (or ability to pass on-site certification).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and work on your feet throughout the shift.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and material handling equipment to move inventory.
• Loading & Unloading: Unload incoming freight, verify shipment counts against bills of lading, and safely load outgoing trucks and trailers.
• Stocking & Staging: Move materials to designated storage racks, stage orders for shipment, and maintain organized inventory lanes.
• Safety & Equipment Maintenance: Conduct daily pre-shift equipment inspections, report maintenance needs, and adhere to OSHA and warehouse safety standards.
• Inventory & Order Support: Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory audits, and order picking as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Metairie, LA is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move, stack, and load inventory, ensuring accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include unloading and loading trucks, stocking materials, performing pre-shift inspections, and assisting with cycle counts while maintaining safe work practices.