Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Warehouse & Production Support

Isolatek; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

life insurance

disability insurance

paid time off

sick leave

vacation

401(k)

other benefits

Job summary

Isolatek International in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Warehouse Operator to safely receive, store, move, and ship materials for FireSolve fire-protective coatings. The role is heavily forklift-focused and requires hands-on efficiency to support production and inventory accuracy from day one.

You will load and unload trucks, stage raw materials for production, perform cycle counts, maintain 5S standards, and help keep the warehouse clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-4 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 1-4 years of forklift experience; certification not required.
• Ability to read and understand warehouse documentation and inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trucks safely using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy, quantity, damage, and proper documentation.
• Verify material identification, lot numbers, quantities, and product condition.
• Receive materials into inventory and complete required receiving documentation.
• Properly label, store, and organize incoming materials.
• Communicate receiving discrepancies or damaged materials to management.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment throughout the shift.
• Move raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and production supplies throughout the facility.
• Organize warehouse inventory to maintain safe and efficient storage practices.
• Maintain warehouse locations and material identification systems.
• Ensure materials are properly stored and protected from damage.
• Maintain warehouse organization and visual inventory control standards.
• Stage raw materials for production batches according to manufacturing schedules.
• Deliver production materials to batching and manufacturing areas.
• Return unused materials to inventory following production activities.
• Supply packaging and production materials as required.
• Move finished goods from production areas into warehouse storage.
• Remove production waste and support manufacturing housekeeping activities.
• Pick and stage materials for outbound shipments.
• Verify shipment quantities and materials prior to loading.
• Safely load outbound trucks using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Ensure shipments are properly secured for transportation.
• Perform inventory transactions and warehouse transfers accurately and timely.
• Support cycle count activities and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and report inventory variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and inventory location control.
• Support inventory reconciliation activities as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow warehouse housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Keep storage locations, aisles, staging areas, and loading zones clean and organized.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and organization.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate powered industrial trucks safely and responsibly.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment.
• Follow Hazard Communication, Forklift Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, and Housekeeping requirements.
• Immediately report accidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, or property damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Heavy lifting

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Isolatek International in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Warehouse Operator to safely receive, store, move, and ship materials for FireSolve fire-protective coatings. The role is heavily forklift-focused and requires hands-on efficiency to support production and inventory accuracy from day one.

You will load and unload trucks, stage raw materials for production, perform cycle counts, maintain 5S standards, and help keep the warehouse clean and organized.