Forklift Operator

Position Title: Forklift Operator
Wage: $16.85-$17.05/hour
Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, A, B, C
Hours: 1st 6am-6pm Monday-Thursday
2nd 5:30pm-5:30am Tuesday-Friday
3rd 6am-6pm Friday/Saturday-6am Sunday/Monday-5:30pm
A 6am-6pm Monday-Thursday
B 5:30pm-5:30am Tuesday-Friday
C 6am-6pm Friday/Saturday-6am Sunday-Monday 5:30pm
This union automotive manufacturing company needs experienced and safety-driven Forklift Operators in the North Kansas City area. Must be OK with working 12-hour shifts. 1st and 2nd shift hours are available.
Forklift Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Obtain forklift license and certification on first day on sit-down forklift
- Operate Hilo truck
- Move merchandise to storage, properly documenting locations and/or scanning locations and product
- Operate forklift in a safe manner
- Ensure implementation of quality and safety procedures
- Work with other associates to set up machine and stack, pack, mark and transport finished items
- Maintain clean and orderly work area
Forklift Operator Requirements:
- Regularly lift up to 35lbs
- Able to sit or stand for entire shift
- Must be able to reach and grab with hands and arms
- Must be able to grasp steering wheel and controls for the entire shift
- Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel as needed
- Previous forklift experience
- Previous exposure to warehouse environment preferred
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Must have good eye and hand coordination
- Previous experience in automotive or electrical assembly a plus
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.
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- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
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- Over 30 years of staffing experience
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