Forklift Operator – Local Warehouse | Great Benefits

Empire Candle Co., LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k Plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Empire Candle CO., LLC, a Kansas City, KS candle manufacturer, is seeking a Forklift Operator to support receiving, storing, picking, and shipping using stand-up forklifts. You will use RF scanners, work within a team, and help maintain inventory accuracy across multiple buildings.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with an hourly pay rate of $20.00. Candidates must have stand-up forklift certification and be willing to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Stand-up forklift certification is required.
• Ability to operate RF handheld scanners and barcode devices.
• Ability to pass a basic math test (add/subtract/multiply).
• Knowledge of standard shipping practices and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Flexibility to move between buildings/functions within a shift.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick, and load products safely and accurately.
• Operate forklifts in busy environments with foot traffic and dock activity.
• Use RF scanners to maintain real-time inventory and transactions.
• Complete paperwork neatly with leads and supervisors to reduce discrepancies.
• Manually handle items, sort materials, and palletize freight.
• Stretch-wrap pallets and weigh with pallet scales, recording documentation.
• Perform cycle counts and cross-dock tasks as needed.

Skills

Stand-up forklift operation

RF scanning

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Overtime availability

Job description

Empire Candle CO., LLC, a Kansas City, KS candle manufacturer, is seeking a Forklift Operator to support receiving, storing, picking, and shipping using stand-up forklifts. You will use RF scanners, work within a team, and help maintain inventory accuracy across multiple buildings.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with an hourly pay rate of $20.00. Candidates must have stand-up forklift certification and be willing to work overtime when needed.