Forklift Operator Evening Shift (Mon-Thur 4:30pm to 2:30am

AEO; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant and staff facilities

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Kansas is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to manage loading, unloading, and warehousing of merchandise within the distribution center. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, have experience in a distribution center, and possess skills in operating forklifts with a keen attention to detail. This role includes physical labor, such as lifting up to 50lbs and standing for long periods. Various shift options are available, ensuring flexibility for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a distribution center.
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record.
• Previous distribution center experience.
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Maintain an excellent attendance and work record.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload, load, warehouse, and stage merchandise.
• Operate stand-up forklift to replenish and move product.
• Sort, stage, load, and unload freight accurately.
• Maintain monthly production and quality standards.
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met.
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to operate forklifts

Excellent counting skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Attendance reliability

Counting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
• Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
• Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Previous experience in a distribution center
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department

SHIFT OPTIONS

• Weekday Daylight 5:30 am - 3:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)
• Weekday Evening 4:30 pm - 2:30 am (Monday - Thursday)
• Weekend Day 5:00 am - 5:00 pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Weekend Evening 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)