Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 27,069 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO program

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training opportunities

Job summary

Supply-chain is seeking a First Shift Forklift Operator in Jackson, Missouri. The role involves loading and unloading shipments while ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA standards. Starting pay is $19.65 per hour with potential increases based on tenure.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage after 30 days, a PTO program, 401(k) matching, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Six months of forklift operation experience required.
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a training program within 30 days.
• Preferred: six months of warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and stage products using various forklifts or other equipment.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse management

Inventory accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate or training

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Sit-down forklifts

Stand-up forklifts

Job description

Position

First (1st) Shift Forklift Operator

Shift Options

• A Shift: 6am–6pm. Day shift rotates through all 7 days of the week
• C Shift: 6am–8pm OR 8am-6pm, Sunday-Wednesday
• D Shift: 6am-4pm OR 8am-6pm, Wednesday-Saturday
• E Shift: 6am-4pm OR 8am-6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
• F Shift: 6am-4pm OR 8am-6pm, Monday-Thursday
• G Shift: 6am-6pm, Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday

Pay

$19.65 per hour, with an additional $1.75/hr shift differential when work day rotates into weekends.

Base Pay increases to $19.90 after 6 months, $20.40 after 12 months, and $21.15 after 24 months.

Role Purpose

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for moving stock from one area to another within our warehouse environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes, and you may use certain types of equipment such as stand‑up, sit‑down, or clamp forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Our environment is team‑oriented, fast‑paced, and safety‑focused. We move products that people need and want.

Key Accountabilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift‑training program within the first 30 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage available beginning on your 30th day.
• PTO program for all associates, including paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.