Sit-Down Forklift Operator - Warehouse

Sit-Down Forklift Operator – Warehouse - 1st Shift

Location: Hazelwood, MO 63042
Pay: $19.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: On-site

Experienced Forklift Operators Wanted!

American Made Solutions is hiring experienced Sit-Down Electric Forklift Operators for an established warehouse and distribution operation in Hazelwood, Missouri.

We're looking for dependable individuals who are comfortable operating powered industrial equipment, handling materials, and keeping warehouse operations running smoothly.

Previous hands-on experience operating a sit-down electric forklift is required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, understands warehouse safety, and enjoys staying productive throughout the day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate a sit-down electric forklift to transport, load, unload, and organize materials.
• Move incoming shipments to designated warehouse storage locations.
• Pull, stage, and prepare products for outgoing shipments.
• Assist with loading and unloading trailers and delivery trucks.
• Use handheld scanners and warehouse systems to track inventory and product movement.
• Check shipments and materials for accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Help maintain organized storage areas and accurate inventory counts.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and follow established equipment safety procedures.
• Support shipping, receiving, and other warehouse activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Previous hands-on experience operating a sit-down electric forklift in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely maneuver a forklift around warehouse racks, inventory, and pedestrian traffic.
• Understanding of safe material handling and forklift operating practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• Previous forklift certification.
• Experience with RF scanners or warehouse inventory systems.
• Familiarity with shipping, receiving, order picking, and inventory control.
• Experience operating additional forklift equipment, such as reach trucks or stand-up forklifts.

Forklift certification or employer-required operator authorization must be completed upon hire.

Compensation

• $19.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time opportunity.
• Opportunity to develop additional warehouse and material-handling skills.

Apply Today!

If you have experience operating a sit-down electric forklift and are looking for your next opportunity in Hazelwood, we want to hear from you.

Apply today through American Made Solutions!

We're proud to connect hardworking people with opportunities where their experience, dedication, and skills are valued.

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