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Forklift Operator - Receiving
Empire Candle Co., LLC —Kansas City, KS
- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lead Forklift Operator
Empire Candle Co., LLC —Kansas City, KS
- $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
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Magna International —Liberty, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Material Handler
Clinical Reference Laboratory —Lenexa, KS
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- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Heavy lifting
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Material Handler
Boise Cascade —Lees Summit, MO
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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- Overtime
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
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DH Pace —Olathe, KS
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- Forklift
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Forklift Operator - Receiving

Empire Candle Co., LLC -
Kansas City, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Lifting equipment
Basic math
Forklift
Barcode scanners
Barcode scanning for logistics
Computer skills
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

We are a candle company located in Kansas City, KS. Yes, our candles are made here LOCALLY! For over 70 years, Empire Candle Co. has soared above the industry standard to deliver our high-quality Tuscany candle and fragrance innovations. As a full-service manufacturer of candles, wax melts, and home fragrance accessories, we always strive to improve our customers’ experience with our dynamic range of reliable products.

Position Overview

Performs activities pertaining to the receiving, storing manufacturing support and shipping of raw materials and imported finished goods using stand up forklift (may be a temporary exception for sit down certified operators.) Pick work orders, selecting raw materials necessary to produce finished goods. Keep track of inventory by item, location, lot number and quantity by use of RF scanning / Handheld equipment. Follow organized work processes to make sure inventory is accurate at all times. Operate a powered industrial truck safely and efficiently to move materials on docks and around production personnel. Willing and able to move from building to building daily or within the same shift as workloads vary.

Position Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Hourly pay rate: $20.00

Essential Job Functions

Ensure all products are received, stored, picked, and loaded onto transfer trailers safely, accurately and in a timely manner.

Operate a forklift safely in environments that may include heavy foot traffic, pallet racking, and dock congestion.

Use handheld RF scanners to perform computer transactions using barcodes and hand input to keep the computerized inventory system accurate and updated on a real time basis. Keep inventory accurate at all times by doing timely inventory inquires, stock changes, warehouse order picking and material issuing activities.

Complete all paperwork neatly, legibly, and accurately. Work with leads, supervisors, and managers to identify and eliminate root causes of inventory discrepancies.

Unload trailers and containers and store like items together.

Pick work orders selecting, glass, lids, and corrugate packing materials to complete a work order. Items must be picked accurately by location, item and quantity, and transactions completed with a RF scanner to keep inventory live and accurate at all times.

Stretch wrap completed pallets by hand or using automatic or semi-automatic machinery. Also need to keep paper records of order and pallet contents.

Cross trained to perform key departmental tasks in a safe, competent and capable manner. Tasks include receiving and putting away raw materials and finished goods, production material handler, raw material warehouse picking, receiving clerk, Inventory cycle count administrator, reintegration warehouse coordinator, Sales order picking, and cross dock material handler.

Willingness and ability to move from function to function in multiple buildings from day to day or within a shift as workloads vary, often without notice.

Work as a team within your department and with other departments in a professional, friendly, and enthusiastic manner and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Perform cycle counts with high level of accuracy on raw materials, finished goods, and work in process.

Able to work full time. Always be early or on time and do not miss work unless absolutely necessary and notified your supervisor or manager in advance as well as notify the company by leaving a voicemail on call in line.

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and daily or weekend overtime, possibly on short notice.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Stand up forklift certification. (a sit-down forklift can be used as a temporary measure, but employee must accept training and work quickly toward stand-up certification and usage).

Ability to operate RF scanning/handheld computer bar coding device and key input.

Able to pass basic math test including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and number recognition.

Knowledge of shipping practices and standards.

Detail orientated and highly accurate.

Physical Requirements

Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.

Low sensitivity to highly fragranced environment.

Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Position requires the ability to stand; walking around distribution center; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds on an as needed basis; operating forklift while lifting materials.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STD, Basic & Voluntary Life insurance

Savings Plan: 401k Plan w/ strong employer match

Work/Life Balance: Vacation + PTO + Floating Holiday + seven (7) Paid Holidays

Education: Tuition Reimbursement Program

Health & Fitness: FREE Planet Fitness Membership

Good Smells: Largely discounted Candles + FREE candle giveaways

Diversity & Inclusion: We are candlemakers, who come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and currently employee nine (9) various nationalities, from twenty-two (22) countries.

And, we smell good too!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Empire Candle CO., LLC provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associate with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

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