Stand Up Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Stand Up Forklift Operator (Day Shift) | Up to $20/hr

Location: Earth City, MO 63045

Shift: Day Shift | Full-Time

Pay Rate: Up to $20.00 / Hour

Industry: Material Handling, Logistics, Distribution, Industrial Warehousing

About the Role

Looking to take the next step in your material handling career? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Stand Up Forklift Operator for a busy logistics and distribution facility in Earth City (63045).

This position puts your equipment experience to work every day. You'll focus on accurate order picking at height, preparing pallets for shipment, and maintaining organized inventory flow in a team-focused environment.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Up to $20.00 / hour (based on experience).

• Schedule: Steady Day Shift hours.

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday via direct deposit or pay card.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

• Career Path: Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term placement potential.

What You Will Do

• Order Selection: Accurately pick customer orders from warehouse racking using Cherry Picker / Order Picker equipment following established picking procedures.

• Staging & Loading: Wrap completed pallets securely, maneuver inventory across staging bays, and load trailers/containers for outbound shipping.

• Quality & Damage Control: Inspect inbound and outbound products for damage, verify item accuracy, and report discrepancies promptly.

• Equipment Care: Perform basic routine maintenance checks and daily upkeep on assigned machinery.

• Facility Support: Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free warehouse environment by completing routine sanitation and organization tasks.

What You Need

• Equipment Experience: Hands-on experience operating a Cherry Picker / Order Picker is required. Reach truck experience is a plus!

• Detail Orientation: Ability to follow picking lists accurately and spot damaged products.

• Physical Stamina: Comfortable working at heights on order selector equipment, wrapping pallets, and lifting materials throughout the shift.

• Reliability: Strong work ethic, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to Earth City, MO 63045.

• Screening: Ability to pass standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with top warehousing, manufacturing, and commercial facilities across Earth City, Maryland Heights, and the greater St. Louis area. Partnering with Express gives you a dedicated recruiter committed to supporting your employment goals.

How to Apply

Immediate day shift openings are available in Earth City! Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to get started.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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