Material Handler/Forklift Operator
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Material Handler / Forklift Operator
*Harrisonville, MO | Fortune 500 Organic Lawn Care Product Manufacturing*
Are you an experienced forklift operator looking for a stable opportunity with competitive pay and growth potential? We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused *Material Handler / Forklift Operator* to support warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role that requires operating forklifts and other material handling equipment while working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Schedule & Pay
- *1st Shift:* Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- *Pay Rate:* $18.50 per hour with weekly pay
- Opportunity for *permanent hire at a higher pay rate*
- Up to *20 hours of overtime per week* during peak production periods
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, stack, transport, and organize materials throughout the facility.
- Perform daily equipment inspections, including checking oil, water, fuel, and overall equipment condition.
- Supply production lines with empty pallets and maintain adequate pallet inventory.
- Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to designated staging areas.
- Operate and monitor stretch-wrapping equipment, including changing stretch film as needed.
- Accurately place finished goods into inventory while preventing product damage.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Read and follow Bills of Lading (BOLs) to ensure accurate shipments and inventory control.
- Report shipment discrepancies and inventory concerns to supervisors.
- Conduct physical inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with general warehouse organization, housekeeping, and equipment cleaning.
- Work closely with production teams to meet quality, safety, and productivity goals.
Qualifications:
- Previous forklift experience required.
- Skid steer, loader, or other heavy equipment experience is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with inventory control, shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations is a plus.
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic required.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Must be comfortable working in a *dusty indoor and outdoor environment* year-round.
- Ability to work in *heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions*.
- Ability to lift up to *50 pounds* regularly.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical labor throughout the shift.
- Comfortable working extended hours and overtime as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Material Handler: 1 year (Preferred)
- Skid Steer: 1 year (Preferred)
- Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person