Warehouse/Forklift Operator

United Warehouse Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

United Warehouse Company in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a Warehouse Operator who enjoys solving problems and working independently as part of a team. The role requires operating counter-balance and stand-up high-reach forklifts to move products and maintain a clean work environment.

This position offers a starting pay of $12 to $13 per hour, depending on experience, and is a first shift role from 7am to about 3:30pm, with occasional overtime and weekend work required. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Experience operating counter-balance and stand-up high-reach forklifts.
• Ability to use RF scan guns for inventory transactions.
• Must pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your work area is neat and orderly.
• Meet deadlines and be punctual.
• Adapt to changing demands quickly.

Skills

Fast and conceptual thinking

Punctuality

Flexibility

Achievement orientation

Observational skills

Tools

Counter-balance forklift

Stand-up high-reach forklift

RF scan guns

Job description

We have a Warehouse Operator opening for the kind of person who can solve complex problems. If you have a real "can do" attitude, and you’re the kind of self-starter that understands what's required and goes and makes it happen, then this is the job for you!

Job Description

Do you like solving puzzles and making sure your work area is always neat and orderly? Do you want to work independently, but as a part of a bigger team?

• Thinker – You are a fast and conceptual thinker and you can quickly and accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide in your head.
• Punctual – Like a Swiss clock. You are a person who is capable of meeting deadlines and showing up to work on time.
• Flexible – You do well with changing demands; this is a job where a quick response and flexibility are important. You gotta be able to roll with the punches and change on the fly.
• Achiever – You get things done, especially when others say you can’t!
• Observant – You will need to be constantly observant and aware of your surroundings to keep yourself and your co‑workers safe.

Qualifications

Experience operating counter‑balance and stand‑up high‑reach forklifts to move product/pallets throughout the warehouse and to load/unload trucks. You will be using RF scan guns for all inventory transactions. All individuals are responsible for keeping a clean and safe work environment.

How much will you make? We start our Warehouse Operators at around $12–13 per hour, but starting pay will vary by experience and your skill level is the biggest differentiator in pay. This is a first shift position working 7am – about 3:30pm (out times will vary according to customer needs). At times, overtime and weekend work is required.

Applicants must be able to pass a detailed pre‑employment check including background and drug screening.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Drug/Alcohol testing compliant with applicable statutes. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call [phone].