Stand-Up Forklift Operator: Inventory & Shipping

Empire Candle Co., LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Job summary

Empire Candle CO., LLC, located in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a full‑time warehouse specialist to handle receiving, storing, and shipping of raw materials and finished goods. This role requires stand‑up forklift operation, RF scanning, and accurate inventory management.

The position offers daytime hours, a $20.00 hourly pay rate, and opportunities for cross‑training across facilities. Responsibilities include picking orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting multiple departments as

Qualifications

• Stand up forklift certification required; sit‑down allowed temporarily but must pursue stand‑up certification.
• Ability to operate RF handheld devices and input data.
• Able to pass a basic math test (addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Knowledge of shipping practices and standards.
• Detail oriented and highly accurate in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and load products safely and accurately.
• Operate a forklift in busy production and dock areas.
• Use RF scanners to update inventory in real time.
• Complete paperwork accurately and coordinate with leads and managers.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Cross‑train to support multiple tasks across buildings.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Empire Candle CO., LLC, located in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a full‑time warehouse specialist to handle receiving, storing, and shipping of raw materials and finished goods. This role requires stand‑up forklift operation, RF scanning, and accurate inventory management.

The position offers daytime hours, a $20.00 hourly pay rate, and opportunities for cross‑training across facilities. Responsibilities include picking orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting multiple departments as