Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator - Lake City, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday $18.00/Hour

Wagner Logistics
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Missouri, Independence
Feb 08, 2025
Recently named by Inc. magazine as one of the 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the U.S., Wagner Logistics, a Top 50 Third Party Logistics company that provides supply chain services including distribution center management, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, product assembly, and packaging, is seeking several talented people who are skilled at driving forklifts . This position will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO. The starting wage is $18.00 per hour. Our excellent benefits package includes: Competitive wages Family health, dental & vision plans 401k retirement plan with company match The company provided life insurance, STD & LTD coverage Flexible spending accounts Paid Time Off The Finished Goods Forklift Operator reports to the shift Supervisor. The job duties consist of loading pallets of product into over-the-road trailers. Government shipments require each pallet to be wood framed and braced to prevent pallet movement in transit. The Operator is also responsible for accurately storing, shipping, and receiving products to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. *Shipping/Receiving* Load, unload and properly document outbound shipments. *Staging* Move product to the staging area with the proper equipment and efficiently arrange the merchandise in the warehouse and how it will be loaded into the trailer. *Order Lot Verification* While staging ensure that each pallet contains the proper lot number for each unit of ammunition. *Equipment* Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Complete the Forklift Daily Inspection Form before use. If unsafe to operate - tag equipment "out of service" until repairs are completed. Operate RF units. *Checking* Check and count freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation. Document and report damaged products to warehouse management. *Safety, Sanitation, Security* Participate in safety meetings. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. *Framing* Following the Load Pattern, move the verified pallet into the trailer. Use 2x4 lumber, nails, and carpentry tools to build a frame around the bottom of the pallet securing it per the Standard Operating Procedures. *Miscellaneous* Participate in physical inventories. Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed. Repair pallets when necessary. Clean railcars, trailers, and truck bays as requested. Perform other miscellaneous duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen. Criminal Background and Pre-Employment Drug Test: A clean lifetime criminal history and pass drug test are mandatory. COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required. Education (preferred level): High School diploma or GED. Experience (the minimum level of direct experience in a similar position): One to three years working in a similar warehouse environment operating similar forklifts. Knowledge/Experience/Skills: Must speak, write, and read English. Must write legibly. Count accurately and do simple math. Must know how to operate a forklift safely. Must be able to perform basic carpentry. Able to follow directions and work responsibly by oneself. Have PC keyboard skills. Great people skills and ability to work with people from different backgrounds and levels. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:* Ability to stand, sit, squat, crawl, bend, twist, reach, and/or kneel for up to 12-hour periods and repetitively. Exposure to varying temperatures: heat, cold, wet, damp, drafty. Work around hazardous materials and may be exposed to carcinogens, toxic, and explosive materials. Work on concrete and unlevel surfaces. May be required to climb ladders and stairs. Possible exposure to areas with high noise levels that may require hearing protection. Use hands and fingers to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights. Utilize muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Wagner began business in 1946 and currently operates over 6 million square feet of warehouse space in over 24 locations across 14 states. We are growing quickly and are looking for talented people who believe in our way of doing business . . . Bring It! To apply, please send your cover letter and resume. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Veterans