Sit-down Forklift Operator

Job Full Description

Sit-down Forklift Operator - Full-Time | St. Louis Metro Area, MO


Location: St. Louis Metro Area, MO (Maryland Heights Region)


Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire


Shift Options: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday)


Pay Rate: $16.50 to $18.50 / Hour (Based on Experience)


Industry: Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution, Light Industrial

About the Role


Are you an experienced forklift driver looking for steady hours, reliable weekly pay, and a consistent Monday through Friday work schedule?


Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring a Sit-down Forklift Operator for a warehouse client in the St. Louis Metro area. Pay ranges from $16.50 to $18.50 per hour based on your experience.


If you are a dependable operator who knows how to load trailers, move product safely, and keep production moving in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to secure full-time employment.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: $16.50 to $18.50 per hour.
• Great Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday (No weekends).
• Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit or pay card payments every Friday.
• No Fee for Applicants: Express never charges candidates a fee to find a job.
• Career Growth: Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity with a growing team.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift to move, stack, and stage pallets.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks and trailers accurately.
• Pick, stage, and prep product according to work orders and pick sheets.
• Perform pre-shift equipment safety inspections and report any mechanical issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and product placement logs.
• Keep work areas clean and adhere strictly to all powered industrial truck safety rules.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

What You Need

• Minimum of 6 months of recent sit-down forklift operating experience required.
• Comfortable loading and unloading freight trailers safely.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of your shift.
• Steel-toe work boots required on the warehouse floor.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance every day.
• Ability to pass standard background screening and drug testing requirements.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?


This position is filled through Express Employment Professionals. You will be employed by Express while working on assignment with our client companies.


We connect job seekers with top warehouse and industrial employers across the St. Louis region. With over 30 years in business, our local team works hard to get qualified candidates working quickly in steady roles.

Simple 2-Step Application Process


Getting started with Express is fast and simple.

1. Schedule a Call: Book a convenient time for a quick phone conversation with a recruiter.
2. In-Person Interview: If your experience matches open positions, you will be invited for an interview to review job details, schedules, and pay.

Already worked with Express or applied in the last 12 months? You do not need to reapply online. Just give our local office a call, and we will check your eligibility right away.

How to Apply


We are hiring immediately for qualified forklift operators. Apply today with Express Employment Professionals in Maryland Heights to get started.


Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Maryland Heights (Saint Louis Metro), MO
1231
2280 Administration Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146