Forklift Operator Jobs in Olathe, KS

A Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the logistics industry, ensuring the efficient management of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. Their primary responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, moving goods stored on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, stacking goods in the correct storage bays, and following inventory control instructions. They also check loads for accuracy and damages, ensuring that the correct products are delivered to the right location. To ensure safety, forklift operators are required to perform regular machine checks and adhere to safety regulations.

Important skills for a Forklift Operator include good hand-eye coordination, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to safety guidelines. As the work involves lifting heavy goods and operating machinery, forklift operators must be comfortable with physical work and have a high level of mechanical aptitude. They should also have a good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control. Certifications in forklift operation are critical, with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) forklift certification being a common requirement. Prior to becoming a Forklift Operator, a person may have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, Delivery Driver, or Material Handler.

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Material Handlers, $21/hr, URGENT!

  • Lawrence, KS (23 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lawrence, KS (23 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 17 hours ago

daily inspection and care of forklift equipment, ensuring efficient material handling within the manufacturing environment....

Warehouse Cherry Picker - Now Hiring

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 20 hours ago

If you're a detail-oriented stand-up clamp forklift operator with an impeccable safety record, excellent balance and no trouble staying focused, this could be your next career move....

Warehouse Specialist

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $35k - $46k Per Year Warehouse Specialist Ace Hardware Corporation Occupation: Stockers and Order Fillers...

Material Handler (day And Night Shifts Available)

  • De Soto, KS (9 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • De Soto, KS (9 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago

This involves operating equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks....

Material Handler

  • Riverside, MO (22 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, MO (22 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Manually or using hand truck performs various material handling duties in the facility. Manually loads finished product on pallet or hand truck....

Warehouse Associate

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Handle packaging, material handling, and operate sit-down forklifts. Work Environment The work environment is a clean and organized manufacturing facility with a smaller warehouse department....

Material Handler

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Skills Inventory control Cycle counts Material handling Inventory management SAP Computer skills Additional Skills & Qualifications Warehouse & Material Handling experience Inventory & Cycle...

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

shipments from delivery trucks throughout the day Receive, verify, and distribute equipment from various vendors to the technicians Use computer based system to enter/record required data Prepare pallets...

3rd Shift Full-Time Warehouse Associate

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights....

Material Handler- 1st Shift (Gardner)

  • Gardner, KS (8 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gardner, KS (8 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Experience operating sit-down tow motors, electric pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks (manual units require pushing / pulling throughout the shift)....

Warehouse Associate

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Warehouse Associate position for our branch operations group located at our Lenexa, KS branch....

Warehouse Worker Casual U955

  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (19 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago

. + Move product by safely and responsibly operating material handling equipment including forklift, order picker, pallet jack, reach truck, keg fork dock stocker, slip-sheet lift, de-layer, clamp truck...

Warehouse Associate

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Safety First: Safely operating machinery like forklifts and pallet jacks and keeping our warehouse clean and safe....

Freight Handler - FLEX

  • Edgerton, KS (13 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edgerton, KS (13 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Flex Warehouse Worker Handles and processes freight in a safe and correct manner through the facility to our customers' doorsteps or the Stores. Loads, unloads, orderfills, packs, and/or processes...

Customer Service/Warehouse Associate CT

  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (6 miles from Olathe, KS)
  • 3 days ago

Certified Forklift Operator. 3+ years of previous warehouse experience preferred....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Olathe, KS

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Olathe, KS offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Forklift Operators in Olathe, KS
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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