Forklift Driver (Kansas City Area Warehouse)

Pratt Industries • Kansas City, MO

7d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Industries of Wichita is filling a position at our warehouse in the Kansas City area. The physical location of the facility is 6810 Orville Ave. Kansas City, Kansas. The role involves moving various sized units and/or products from various sources to the next staging area. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate records of unit locations, performing basic equipment maintenance, and general housekeeping duties. The Forklift Driver will also assist general operations when needed.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Experience as a forklift operator
• Must be capable of getting 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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• Working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Working knowledge of quality standards.
• Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

• Two years forklift operation preferred.
• Experience with “scanner” or “barcode” warehouse management inventory systems preferred.

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 and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED