Forklift Operator

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13685594

We are currently seeking candidates for a sit-down forklift role located in the Kansas City, KS area. This company also offers a family-oriented work environment and the opportunity to participate in profit sharing once hired on permanently. If interested, please apply with an updated work history. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift.\ \ Forklift Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner; must be qualified to properly operate the forklift\
• Locate stock before the start of the run\
• Unload and load trucks in a careful and responsible manner\
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner\
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed\
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas\
• Adhere to daily production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals\
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping\
• Manuel floor dock: must lift floor chain independently with hands or with king pin puller to pick up and close dock floor securely\ \ Forklift Operator Requirements:\
• High school diploma or GED required\
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred\
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator and currently certified\
• Previous manual labor experience is a must\
• Routinely lift to 55 pounds and multi-task to keep up with tight production schedules\
• Sit for prolonged period\
• Lifting floor chain to open floor dock\
• Ability to read and comprehend written, oral, and graphic form of instructions\
• Ability to read a tape measure\
• Basic math skills are required\
• Strong attention to detail\
• Strong work ethics and excellent attendance will be the key to long-term success