Forklift / Tugger Driver – 1st Shift

Forklift / Tugger Driver – 1st Shift

Location: Winchester, KY Pay: $15.50 per hour Schedule: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM or 3:30 PM, depending on production needs Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring an experienced Forklift / Tugger Driver for a manufacturing facility in Winchester, KY.

This position supports production by transporting raw materials, supplies, and finished products throughout the facility using a forklift or tugger. Associates will also assist with warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Please Note: This is a very physically demanding position that requires frequent movement, bending, squatting, and repeatedly getting on and off material-handling equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and tuggers to deliver materials to production lines.

• Transport raw materials, pallets, racks, work-in-process materials, and finished products.

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.

• Perform and document pre-shift forklift inspections.

• Follow inventory procedures, including FIFO (First In, First Out).

• Ensure materials, totes, and boxes are properly labeled.

• Assist with pulling and preparing customer shipments.

• Remove excess packaging, totes, and racks from production areas.

• Provide backup support for scrap material handling.

• Maintain clean and organized warehouse and dock areas.

• Follow safety procedures and participate in daily 5S activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 3 years of forklift and/or tugger experience required for consideration.

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Forklift or tugger certification required; facility-specific certification process must also be completed.

• Previous shipping and receiving experience preferred.

• Basic computer skills and ability to complete inventory/shipping documentation.

• Strong attention to safety and ability to follow instructions.

• Dependable attendance and good communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the facility for extended periods.

• Frequently mount and dismount forklifts or other equipment.

• Repeatedly bend, squat, reach overhead, and turn the head and upper body.

• Frequent gripping, grasping, and handling of materials.

• Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.

• Ability to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule & Pay

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM or 3:30 PM, depending on production schedules

• Pay: $15.50 per hour

• Location: Winchester, KY

• Employment: Full-Time