Temp Forklift - 1st Shift

Job Title: Forklift Operator – 1st & 3rd Shift (Temp)
Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay Rate:

• 1st Shift: $17.00/hour (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

• 3rd Shift: $18.00/hour (8:00 PM – 4:30 AM)

Job Description

We are currently hiring experienced Forklift Operators for a logistics client in St. Louis, MO. These are temporary positions offering steady hours, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The forklift operator will be responsible for efficiently locating, moving, stacking, and tracking products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of forklifts and packing machinery safely and efficiently

• Meet inbound and outbound shipping schedules

• Work as part of a team to load and unload materials

• Accurately pick, pack, check, and load/unload products

• Move materials packed on pallets or in crates throughout the facility

• Stack loads correctly following inventory-control instructions

• Inspect machinery for maintenance and report any safety issues immediately

• Keep accurate production records and complete required documentation

• Maintain compliance with company safety and quality policies

• Perform other warehouse and material handling duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of forklift or warehouse experience

• RF scanner experience preferred

• OSHA forklift certification or equivalent operating experience preferred

Key Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Basic computer and math skills

• Ability to take direction from multiple supervisors

• Organized, dependable, and able to prioritize workload efficiently

• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines

• Willingness to work overtime as needed

• Team-oriented attitude with the ability to be cross-trained

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently

• Spanish proficiency preferred (required in some markets)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and lift throughout the shift

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed

• Must have normal color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus