First-Shift Forklift Operator — Team-Driven & Growth‑Oriented

Land Pride Inc.; Ellsworth, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an experienced 1st shift Forklift Operator at our Ellsworth, KS facility. This full-time role runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with overtime on Fridays as required. You will load/unload materials, prepare shipments, and help maintain inventory using AS400 and RF units.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, are team players, communicate clearly, and understand lean concepts while following OSHA safety rules and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operator experience is required.
• Strong team player with good communication.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Understanding of lean concepts and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand, forklift, hoist or crane.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and convey load to destination or signal crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet or computer while maintaining accurate inventory quantities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Written/verbal communication

Lean concepts

Safety regulations

Tools

AS400

RF units

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an experienced 1st shift Forklift Operator at our Ellsworth, KS facility. This full-time role runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, with overtime on Fridays as required. You will load/unload materials, prepare shipments, and help maintain inventory using AS400 and RF units.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, are team players, communicate clearly, and understand lean concepts while following OSHA safety rules and PPE guidelines.