Job Description
Join Metro Logistics KC's award-winning team as a Forklift Operator in the heart of Kansas City! We're seeking safety-focused professionals to drive our warehouse operations forward. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will keep our supply chain moving efficiently while upholding the highest safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials within warehouse and yard
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and documentation using warehouse management systems
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
- Adhere strictly to OSHA safety protocols and company procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow efficiency
- Load/unload trucks with precision and attention to detail
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
Qualifications
- Valid OSHA-certified forklift certification required
- Minimum 1 year of industrial forklift operation experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Strong attention to detail and spatial awareness
- Basic computer literacy for inventory systems
- Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible shifts including occasional weekends