Forklift Operator

United Warehouse Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

The United Warehouse Company, based in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operator to join our team. The role involves operating lift trucks for loading and unloading freight and maintaining a clean work environment.

Starting pay ranges from $12 to $13 per hour, depending on experience. This first shift position may require overtime and occasional weekend work. Join us to be a part of a dedicated team in a secure and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating RF Scanner, propane or electric lift trucks.
• Responsible for loading/unloading freight using RF scan guns.
• Must keep a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle material using lift truck.
• Perform inspections of equipment.
• Assist in maintaining security and safety of the area.

Skills

Handling material on a lift truck

Operating a stand up lift truck

Performing equipment inspections

Using RF Scanners

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Tools

RF Scan Guns

Propane or electric lift trucks

Job description

The United Warehouse Company has been in business since 1915 providing customers with secure warehousing, transportation and distribution services, 3PL and contract packaging services. We operate well over a million square feet of ultra-modern warehousing and distribution facilities in multiple states throughout the Midwest. We offer temperature controlled storage, sanitary and food grade environments, secure outdoor storage, and an experienced team of contract packaging professionals to help you fill customer orders or complete packaging projects.

Job Description

Are you highly motivated and looking for consistent and stable work?

We have a Warehouse Operator opening

What we're looking for:

• Experience in handling material on a lift truck
• Operate a stand up lift truck including loading/unloading trucks to efficiently move, sort, handle, stack, stage, load and unload palletized freight
• On a daily basis, perform inspections of the equipment before use
• Identify, separate and unload orders in correct sequence
• Responsible for accuracy of load sheets
• Report any equipment or facilities issues
• Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

This individual should have experience operating an RF Scanner, propane or electric (forks, clamps, stand-up high reach) lift trucks to move product throughout the warehouse to load/unload freight. You will be using RF scan guns to for all inventory transactions. All individuals are responsible for keeping a clean and safe work environment.

How much will you make?

We start our Warehouse Operators out between $12 and $13 per hour, but starting pay will vary by experience and your skill level is the biggest differentiator in pay. This is a first shift position working 7 am until the job is done. At times, overtime is mandatory and occasional weekend work is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Drug/Alcohol testing compliant with applicable statutes. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call [phone].