Job Description
Join our award-winning logistics team as a Senior Forklift Operator at Global Logistics Solutions. We're seeking a safety-conscious professional to manage inventory operations in our 250,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in Kansas City's thriving industrial sector. Why join us?
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Paid time off & holidays
- Shift differential for weekend work
Responsibilities
- Operate sit-down forklifts to transport materials between warehouse zones
- Conduct daily equipment safety inspections and maintenance checks
- Manage inventory using RF scanning technology
- Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams for timely loading/unloading
- Maintain accurate warehouse documentation and digital records
- Train new operators on safety protocols and equipment operation
- Participate in monthly safety compliance audits
Qualifications
- 2+ years of industrial forklift operation experience
- Valid OSHA Forklift Operator Certification
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
- Basic math skills for inventory management
- Experience with RF scanners/WMS systems
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends