Material Handler Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Industrial is seeking a Material Handler Forklift Operator to join their logistics team in Liberty, MO. The role involves fast-paced warehouse tasks with a strong safety focus and attention to detail.

Key duties include RF scanning, packing, labeling, kitting, and using stand-up forklifts to move goods. The position offers scheduled shifts and potential pay progression as you convert to permanent staff.

Qualifications

• Must have Stand-Up forklift experience (Stand-Up Reach) and/or Tugger/Sit-Down forklifts.
• Experience operating forklifts in warehouse or distribution environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically intensive work.
• Strong communication skills and safety standards adherence.
• Detail-focused and able to work in a busy warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders using RF scan gun and ensure accurate fulfillment.
• Pack orders in totes, label items, and complete kitting tasks.
• Operate standup forklift to pull orders and assist with loading/unloading.
• Support shipping/receiving, including manual unloading/loading.
• Perform value-added tasks such as void fill, packing, LTL sorting, and shipper/taper support.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Team-oriented

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Our client, Industrial is seeking a Material Handler Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Material Handler Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Logistics team supporting warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, the ability to work at a fast pace, and attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Material Handler Forklift Operator

Location: Liberty, MO

Pay Range: $21.44 to $22.44

*Significant raise once you convert to a permanent position. (approx. 90 - 100 days)

Shift:

B Shift (Tuesday–Friday + occ. OT 6pm–approximately 4:30am)

C Shift (Friday/Saturday 6am–approximately 4:30pm and Sunday/Monday 6pm–approximately 4:30am).

What's the Job?

• Pick orders using an RF scan gun and ensure accurate order fulfillment
• Pack orders in totes, label items, and complete kitting tasks as assigned
• Operate a standup forklift when needed to pull orders, load, and unload trucks
• Support shipping and receiving activities including manual unloading and loading
• Perform value-added services such as void fill, packing, LTL sorting, and shipper/taper line support

What's Needed?

• Must have Stand-Up forklift (Stand-Up Reach) and/or Stand-Up forklift experience, plus a Tugger or Sit Down forklift experience
• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed and perform physically intensive work (reaching, bending, walking, and standing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with analytical and problem-solving ability
• Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to follow direction and safety standards in a busy, sometimes noisy warehousing environment

What's in it for me?

• Work in a logistics-focused warehouse role where your accuracy and safety matter
• Hands-on experience across picking, packing, labeling, kitting, and shipping/receiving tasks
• Clear expectations and structured work under the direction of management
• Opportunity to contribute to value-added production support such as kitting and assembly-related tasks
• Motivating, fast-paced environment where teamwork and attention to detail drive results

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Significant raise once converted to a permanent staff member
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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