Forklift Driver (Kansas City Area Warehouse)
About The Position
Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area. Responsible for maintaining accurate records as to the location of the each unit moved. Responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance and general housekeeping duties. Assist general operations when needed. Requirements Must be Pratt forklift certified and very safety conscious. Previous Pratt and or two years forklift operation preferred. Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred. Must have the ability to maintain and or identify equipment maintenance needs. Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, tape measure, and time management skills are needed. Must be able to function in extreme temperatures and must be available for weekend work schedules. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED. High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment. Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following: Experience in the corrugated industry. Experience as a forklift operator. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations. TECHNICAL SKILLS The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standards CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Requirements
- Must be Pratt forklift certified and very safety conscious.
- Must have the ability to maintain and or identify equipment maintenance needs.
- Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, tape measure, and time management skills are needed.
- Must be able to function in extreme temperatures and must be available for weekend work schedules.
- High school diploma or GED.
- High degree of attention and control for prevention of damage to materials and equipment.
- Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
- Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
- Able to apply concepts of high school math.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Working knowledge of Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
- Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standards
- May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Pratt and or two years forklift operation preferred.
- Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred.
- Experience in the corrugated industry.
- Experience as a forklift operator.
Responsibilities
- Moving various sized units and or products from various sources to the next staging area.
- Maintaining accurate records as to the location of the each unit moved.
- Performing basic equipment maintenance
- General housekeeping duties
- Assist general operations when needed.
Benefits
- Day one: Paid Holidays, $500 wellness reimbursement, discounted gym memberships and $500 employee referral bonuses.
- Full benefits package within ONE MONTH of hire. Including company paid life insurance.
- Three months: 401(k) with company matching and enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses.
- Six months: Paid time off.
- 12 months: $35,000 in tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing leave/parenting leave.
- Career Growth and opportunities for promotions. We hire from within!
- Competitive Salary - we pay for skills. The more you learn the more you earn.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
