Forklift Operator

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Overland, MO

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm

Run It, Stack It, Own It

If you're a Forklift Operator who takes pride in clean lifts and tight stacks, this is your kind of place. Our Overland warehouse runs on hustle, respect, and weekly pay that hits right.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Overland where precision and confidence make every move count? This opportunity lets you safely retrieve, transport, and stage inventory while helping warehouse operations stay organized, efficient, and productive.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse or powered industrial equipment training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• 1 year of experience operating cherry pickers or similar powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to retrieve, transport, and store inventory at elevated rack locations.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and equipment inspections.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, locations, and shipping documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, fulfillment, or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Current certification or experience operating cherry pickers, order pickers, reach trucks, or forklifts is beneficial.
• Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory software is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate safe operating practices, productivity, teamwork, and inventory accuracy are well positioned for success as a Forklift Operator.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and safely operate powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights while operating cherry picker equipment.
• Ability to safely work around warehouse equipment and moving inventory while following established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

"They show true care and concern about their employees." - Staffmark Forklift Operator

Ready to roll? Hit apply and join the crew.

What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will operate cherry picker equipment to retrieve, transport, stage, and store inventory throughout warehouse operations. You will perform equipment inspections, use RF scanners to verify inventory, replenish storage locations, prepare customer orders, maintain accurate inventory records, and support safe, efficient warehouse operations while following established procedures.

The Forklift Operator helps warehouses operate efficiently through dependable cherry picker operation, organized inventory movement, and safe material handling. This role requires strong work habits, equipment proficiency, and commitment to workplace safety.

Successful Forklift Operator professionals understand inventory systems, warehouse layouts, and elevated material handling while supporting production, shipping, and fulfillment activities. Reliability contributes directly to warehouse success.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who enjoy warehouse logistics and equipment operation.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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