Forklift Jobs in Birmingham

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  • Forklift Jobs with Express Birmingham

    If you’re looking for forklift jobs in the Birmingham area, apply through Express Birmingham and let us take care of all the heavy lifting. As the Birmingham region’s leading employment agency, we’ve been helping workers find new opportunities since our doors first opened in 2006.

    Express Birmingham works with companies throughout Birmingham and in many of its surrounding communities. With Express Birmingham, forklift jobs may be available in Irondale, Pell City, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Leeds, Clay, Gardendale, Pinson, and Trussville.

    Forklift Jobs Description

    Workers placed in forklift jobs through Express Birmingham will be working in warehouses and shipping centers in the Birmingham area. Workers will operate forklifts and other devices, such as pallet trucks, in order to load, unload, check-in, and transport large items. Forklift operators are often asked to co-ordinate with other team members to ensure proper distribution of items and to maintain shipping schedules.

    Ideal Candidates for Forklift Jobs

    The most suited applicants to forklift jobs are those who excel in structured, team environments. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a commitment to timely, orderly work habits and an unbending respect for workplace safety. The ability to execute tasks and instructions on one’s own, with minimal or no supervision is an asset.

    While some positions do not require previous experience as a forklift operator, many of Express Birmingham’s partner companies prefer, and in some cases expect such experience.

    Requirements and preferred qualifications for forklift jobs may include:

    • Previous experience as a forklift operator preferred
    • Ability to follow and understand schematics/blueprints
    • Basic reading and math skills

    Why Work with Express Birmingham

    At Express Birmingham, we’re more than just your everyday employment agency. If you’re searching for a job, whether as a forklift operator, a warehouse specialist, or even as an office worker, we’ll take the time to make sure you’re matched with the position that’s right for you. Your skills, your schedule, your goals: we take all of these things into account when we match you with any position.

    What’s more, Express Birmingham offers one of the top benefit packages* in our industry. These benefits may include:

    • Workplace safety programs and incentives
    • Holiday and vacation pay
    • 401K retirement savings program
    • Medical coverage
    • Dental coverage
    • Vision coverage
    • Prescription drug reimbursement
    • Opportunities for scholarship

    Ready to get started? Check out our Job Listings to search for forklift jobs in the Birmingham area, then Create an Account to apply. Or simply call Express Birmingham at (205) 598-2081 and schedule a time to apply in person.

    * Express Associates may be required to work a specified number of hours and/or weeks before they become eligible for some benefits. Benefits may vary by Express location. Your Express representative will be able to provide more detail about specific benefits for which you qualify.