MACHINE OPERATOR I (LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR)

Co-Op Advantage; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PCCA in Clearwater, KS is seeking a Machine Operator I to unload, load, and move cotton bales using a lift truck. This role supports warehouse operations and ensures accurate handling of materials.

Responsibilities include operating gasoline, propane, or electric lift trucks, stacking products, and assisting with general plant maintenance as needed. Hands-on, safety-conscious candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to effectively utilize cell phones, email, tablets, and computers.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily after training.

Responsibilities

• Operates and drives gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial truck with lifting devices to move products in warehouse or factory.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control lifting movement.
• Positions forks or lifting devices and transports loads to designated areas.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• May inventory materials and assist with material supply to workers.

Skills

Cell phone, email, tablet, computer UX

Reading & interpreting documents

Communication skills

Team player

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MACHINE OPERATOR I (LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR)

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MACHI001139

• Posted : December 30, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Clearwater Warehouse
13131 W 95th St S
Clearwater, KS 67026, USA

Description

Title: Machine Operator 1
Department: PCCA Warehouse Division
Location: Clearwater, KS
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisory Staff
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About PCCA

PCCA is a marketing cooperative owned by farmers in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico dedicated to supplying sustainably-grown, high-quality cotton fiber around the world. PCCA also owns cotton warehouse facilities in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. In addition to cotton marketing and warehousing services, PCCA provides innovative technology solutions to gins that help add more value to our grower-owners’ cotton.

Position Purpose

The machine operator is responsible for unloading, loading, pulling orders, and moving and sorting cotton bales to and from storage locations using a lift truck. Additionally, the operator performs general plant maintenance and assists maintenance personnel with repairs to the fire protection systems as needed.

What You Will Do

• Operates and drives gasoline- liquefied gas- or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, comm, scoop, lift beam and swivel-hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, or hooks tow truck to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• May inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
• May weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• May load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• May lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank.

The above job functions are an overview of duties and must be noted that additional duties may be required as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager.

Essential Skills and Background

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to effectively utilize cell phones, email, tablets, and computers.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one. All other certifications will be provided through PCCA-Warehouse as deemed necessary by management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information, communicate and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and co-workers.
• To perform this job successfully. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily upon completion of all required training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

Physical Requirements

• Operators main duties will include, the operation of a propane or electric powered industrial lift truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, comm, scoop, lift beam and swivel-hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory.
• Operators must have full finger, hand, arm, foot, and leg dexterity and usage to properly and safely operate industrial lift trucks.
• Operators must be prepared to sit or stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift, carry, or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

This description of an operator’s duties is an overview and may not include additional duties as required by the Plant Manager.

Disclaimer

This job description reflects the general nature and scope of responsibilities for the Office Assistant role. Duties and responsibilities may change or be reassigned at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

PCCA is an equal opportunity employer which operates under federal laws and state regulations requiring that there be no discrimination in its employment practices. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, rate of pay, promotion and transfer, retention, daily working conditions, testing and training, awards, compensation and benefits, disciplinary measures, or any other aspect of employment because of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetics, veteran’s status or other unlawful basis, is prohibited.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Judgement

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

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