Forklift Operator Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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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Night Warehouse Associate

  • North Kansas City, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 2 hours ago
  • North Kansas City, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 2 hours 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 Clerk

  • Shawnee, KS (7 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shawnee, KS (7 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 2 hours ago

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly is looking for a Warehouse Clerk to work at a premier healthcare distribution...

Forklift Operator

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago

Essential Functions: Ability to multi task keeping job production flowing throughout the store and production area at all times. Insure work area is a safe environment at all times. Ability to...

URBN Warehouse Clerk

  • Kansas City, KS (1 mile from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kansas City, KS (1 mile from Kansas City, MO)
  • 4 hours ago

jack, box cutter, carts) which requires coordinated movements The Perks URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees....

Package Handler (Warehouse like)

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 hours ago

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our...

Warehouse Associate 9A-5:30P

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 hours ago

About the Role: The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse in Kansas City, MO. This position is responsible for receiving, storing, and...

General Warehouse Associate

  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility....

Material Handler II

  • Belton, MO (22 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Belton, MO (22 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

Key Job Elements Operates industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments; Receives, identifies and unloads materials/parts and stores in inventory; Identifies, draws from inventory and...

Forklift Operator

  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (13 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Overview: Forklift Operator - Lenexa, KS The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, staging, pulling and distributing pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while meeting...

Forklift Operator - Reach Truck - Now Hiring

  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 11 hours ago

Ready to land your next full-time position as a reach truck forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad....

Warehouse Associate

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 hours ago

Beacon is now QXO! We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution. QXO is a publicly traded...

Pharmacy Clerk - Warehouse

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 17 hours ago

Pharmacy Clerk Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle the medication of specialty pharmaceuticals, process...

Production Area Material Handler (2nd Shift)

  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 17 hours ago

Overview We are seeking a full-time Production Area Material Handler (2nd Shift) in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for storing and pulling parts to support SMT...

Yard Spotter

  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Overland Park, KS (21 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 18 hours ago

Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco. Can obtain once hired into the role....

Yard Spotter

  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, MO)
  • 18 hours ago

Pallet Jack and Forklift Certification from Sysco. Can obtain once hired into the role....

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Kansas City, MO offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
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 Kansas City, MO
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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