Forklift Operator (1st/2nd Shift)

Job DescriptionWe are seeking Forklift Operators on 1st and 2nd shift to join our growing, Fortune 500 organic lawn care product manufacturing team in Harrisonville, MO.Pay/Hours1st Shift: 6am-4:30pm2nd Shift: 3pm-1amPosition requires up to 20 hours of overtime per week$18.00/hr with weekly pay and to be hired on at a higher rateOverviewResponsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Skills and Competencies:Ability to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment- Ability to sit for long periods- Ability to communicate effectively- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions. Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather. Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays. Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate. Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the liftEnsures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventoryRemoves palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapperOperates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as requiredPlaces palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventoryActively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipmentReads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner. Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnelPerforms physical inventory counts of finished goods as requiredMeets quality and quantity standardsResponsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levelsCompany DescriptionSkySource Solutions believes in attaining success. We know success is important to our clients, applicants, candidates, and our internal staff and want to be an integral part of that process.The SkySource Difference: We are not just another staffing firm! We truly care about our candidates long-term success and how we get there together. So the BIG Question is... How do we get there?Our team of Recruiters come with 5 plus years of industry experience and are not looking to just find you a job. We truly care about your short-term and long-term career goals and understand what's important in making that next career move. We want to understand what you are looking for from a cultural, compensation and benefits perspective.Apply today and experience the SkySource difference!SkySource Solutions believes in attaining success. We know success is important to our clients, applicants, candidates, and our internal staff and want to be an integral part of that process. The SkySource Difference: We are not just another staffing firm! We truly care about our candidates long-term success and how we get there together. So the BIG Question is... How do we get there? Our team of Recruiters come with 5 plus years of industry experience and are not looking to just find you a job. We truly care about your short-term and long-term career goals and understand what's important in making that next career move. We want to understand what you are looking for from a cultural, compensation and benefits perspective. Apply today and experience the SkySource difference!