Forklift Operator & Inventory Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Isolatek International is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Kansas City, KS. This full-time role centers on forklift-driven material handling to support production, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure safe, organized warehouse operations from day one.

You will unload and load trucks, receive materials, label and store items, perform cycle counts, transfer materials to production areas, and uphold 5S standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-4 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum one year of warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or material handling experience.
• Ability to read and understand warehouse documentation, shipping paperwork, and inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload inbound trucks 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Safety compliance

Cycle counts

Unload/load trucks

Documentation handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Isolatek International is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Kansas City, KS. This full-time role centers on forklift-driven material handling to support production, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure safe, organized warehouse operations from day one.

You will unload and load trucks, receive materials, label and store items, perform cycle counts, transfer materials to production areas, and uphold 5S standards.