Forklift Operator UAC

PLA Buyer LLC • Kansas City, KS

1d • $0 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates and maintains a sit-down electric forklift to move and organize pallets within a warehouse environment. The role primarily involves loading and unloading trailers, moving pallets to designated areas, organizing inventory, and accurately documenting material movements. The operator follows safety policies and procedures, performs daily equipment inspections, and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. The position reports to a Supervisor or Manager and may require adapting to schedules, team structures, or tasks based on operational needs.

The position is based at 5203 Speaker Road, Kansas City, Kansas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with 50-cent hourly increases at 90 days, one year, and annually thereafter for up to five years.

Requirements

• Prior forklift experience is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 70–100 pounds throughout the day.
• Must pass PLA forklift certification; on-site certification is provided if a current certification is not transferable.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift and move heavy materials, such as lumber and pallets, throughout the shift.
• Good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for operating tools, handling materials, and inspecting pallet quality.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment sounds in a noisy environment.
• Excellent close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down electric forklift to move pallets in and out of trailers and designated areas.
• Perform daily safety inspections of the forklift.
• Refuel or charge forklift tanks as needed.
• Verify and complete load documentation, either on paper or digitally.
• Move pallets accurately and maintain clear records.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Adapt to new schedules, team structures, or tasks based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Daily pay option.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contributions up to $750 annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at no cost.
• Voluntary short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary legal and identity theft services.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and the Dell Employee Purchase Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed