Located in St. Louis, MO
Pay: Up to $17.00/hr
Job Full Description
Sit-Down Driver / Material Handler (1st Shift) | Up to $17.00/hr
Location: Saint Louis, MO 63147
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start
Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours
Pay Rate: Up to $17.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay
Industry: Industrial Recycling, Material Handling, Vehicle Processing, General Labor
About the Role
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Sit-Down Driver / Material Handler (1st Shift) for an established industrial recycling facility in Saint Louis, MO (63147).
In this dual-responsibility role, you will operate a sit-down forklift to transport and stage incoming inventory while also assisting with hands-on material prep. Duties include operating equipment, cleaning out vehicle interiors, removing debris, pulling internal wiring, and dismantling small metal parts prior to processing. Complete on-the-job training is provided for the prep process, but candidates must be comfortable combining forklift operations with hands-on scrap prep work. If you want a steady daytime schedule with weekly pay, apply today!
What You Get
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Competitive Pay: Earn up to $17.00 / hour depending on experience.
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Predictable Schedule: Steady 1st Shift daytime hours—keep your evenings free.
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Paid On-the-Job Training: Hands-on instruction provided on material prep and facility safety procedures.
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Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.
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Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
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Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.
What You Will Do
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Equipment Operation: Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and position materials across the yard and facility.
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Interior Cleanup: Clean out trash, debris, and non-recyclable materials from incoming vehicles.
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Material Disassembly: Use hand tools to pull internal wiring, remove small metal hardware, and strip reusable parts.
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Sorting & Site Upkeep: Separate pulled metals and waste into assigned collection bins and keep work zones clean and safe.
What You Need
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Equipment Experience: Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse, yard, or industrial setting.
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Required PPE: Steel-toe work boots strictly required on site from day one.
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Industrial Comfort: Comfortable working in an active, industrial recycling yard setting.
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Reliability: Strong work ethic, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to Saint Louis, MO 63147.
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Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.
Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?
Express connects job seekers with top industrial, manufacturing, and logistics facilities across Saint Louis City, North County, and St. Louis County. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.
How to Apply
1st shift sit-down driver openings in 63147 fill fast! Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to schedule your recruiter phone screening and get started right away.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Saint Louis, MO
1338
6746 Page Avenue
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63133
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