Forklift Operator

Staffmark Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan (optional)

Safety-focused warehouse environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Forklift Operator in Kansas City, MO. The role focuses on safely operating forklifts to move materials, support inventory flow, and uphold warehouse efficiency.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and prior warehouse or powered industrial truck training. Candidates should demonstrate safety awareness and reliable attendance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to transport materials and support warehouse operations.
• Assist with inventory movement and storage organization.
• Maintain safety and efficiency standards within a busy warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator

Location: Kansas City, MO

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
8am-5pm

No Hustle. No Product Out the Door.

You're not just driving forklifts - you're driving success.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Kansas City where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse training or powered industrial truck training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

"They are so patient, one of the best agencies I have worked for in 10 years." -Mujidat, Staffmark Associate

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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