Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Full Time
Kansas City, KS 66115
Posted
Job description

Performs activities pertaining to the receiving, storing, picking, manufacturing support and shipping of manufactured and imported raw materials and finished goods using stand up forklift (may be a temporary exception for sit down certified operators). Willing and able to move from building to building daily or within the same shift as workloads vary. Keep track of inventory by item, location, lot number and quantity by use of RF scanning / Handheld equipment. Follow organized work processes to make sure inventory is accurate at all times. Operate powered industrial truck safely and efficiently to move materials on docks and around production personnel. (Position Hours Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm - 7:30am) Plus $1.50 Shift Differential for working this shift.)

Essential Job Functions

Ensure all products are received, stored, picked, issued to work orders and loaded onto transfer trailers safely, accurately and in a timely manner.

Operate forklift safely in environment that may include heavy foot traffic, pallet racking, dock congestion.

Use handheld RF scanners to perform computer transactions using barcodes and hand input to keep computerized inventory system accurate and updated on a real time basis. Keep inventory accurate at all times by doing timely inventory inquires, stock changes, picking and material issuing activities.

Complete all paperwork neatly, legibly, and accurately. Work with leads, supervisors, and managers to identify and eliminate root causes of inventory discrepancies.

Use manual effort to handle individual pieces into and out of containers, pick orders, sort and palletize incoming freight.

Stretch wrap completed pallets by hand or using automatic or semi-automatic machinery. Use certified pallet scales to weigh and record each pallet, may also need to keep paper records of order and pallet contents.

Trained and capable of performing key departmental tasks in a safe, competent and capable manner. Tasks include receiving and putting away raw materials and finished goods, Label room printing labels, Label room wick and photo label picking, Front end production material handler, pack end production material handler, raw material warehouse picking, receiving clerk, Inventory cycle count administrator, reintegration warehouse coordinator, Sales order picking, and cross dock material handler.

Willingness and ability to move from function to function in multiple buildings from day to day or within a shift as workloads vary, often without notice.

Work as a team within your department and with other departments in a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic manner and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Perform cycle counts with high level of accuracy on raw materials, finished goods, and work in process.

Able to work full time. Always be early or on time and do not miss work unless absolutely necessary and notified your supervisor or manager in advance.

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and daily or weekend overtime, possibly on short notice.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Stand up forklift certification. (there may be times a sit-down forklift can be used as a temporary measure, but employee must accept training and work toward stand-up certification and usage)

Ability to operate RF scanning/handheld computer bar coding device and key input

Able to pass basic math test including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and number recognition.

Low sensitivity to highly fragranced environment

Knowledge of shipping practices and standards.

Able to repetitively lift up to 30 lb. materials.

Detail orientated and highly accurate.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overnight shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Anyone entering our buildings are required to visit our health screener prior to entering any of our buildings.

Experience:

  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • stand up counterbalance forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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