Groundworks is hiring: Material Handler (Forklift Operator) in Olathe

Groundworks is seeking a talented Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our tribe in Olathe, KS!

As a Material Handler, you will use a variety of lifts (Swing Lift/Cherry Picker, Spider Lift, 30k+ Lifts, and 4 and 8k Ride-On Lifts) to move and store materials and tools in the warehouse.

The Olathe facility is a key part of our internal supply chain, responsible for the manufacture, storage, and distribution of materials and tools to our branch locations across North America.

This position pays $19+/hr, depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Unloading received deliveries and placing in directed rack locations

• Picking and packaging materials for shipment

• Loading outbound trucks

• Movement of materials throughout the facility to support manufacturing, receiving, and shipping

• Maintain a safe, clean warehouse work environment

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma

• 5+ years' experience operating a variety of lifts in a warehouse environment (Swing Lift/Cherry Picker, Spider Lift, 30k+ Lifts, and 4 and/or 8k Ride-On Lifts preferred)

• Experience with large 30k+ lifts strongly preferred

• Experience operating a scanner

• Ability to maintain a safe, clean warehouse work environment

• Ability to procure OSHA certification and forklift license

Physical Requirements:

Standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling, driving, sitting, and lifting.

Working Conditions:

Material Handlers will be in a metal fabrication and warehouse environment.

What we provide for our employees

• Competitive base compensation with lucrative bonus potential

• Equity ownership in the nation’s largest and fastest growing foundation repair and water management company

• The best-in-class training programs

• Advanced leadership training opportunities

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periods

• Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period

Groundworks® is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization. 

With more than 60 locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the fastest-growing foundation solutions and water management company! Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA™ company and offering ownership for everyone, we're building something that just can't be replicated. And we're on a mission to change an industry like never before! 

We're unique here at Groundworks. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. That's why we're proud to be the Groundworks Tribe! Our shared culture, resources, and work ethic unites us. 

Our highly trained teams have decades of experience delivering innovative solutions, unmatched quality, and industry-leading warranties, helping over 1.5 million homeowners protect and repair their most valuable asset – their home.  

When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring the trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right. When you choose Groundworks, you'll join thousands of Tribemates who are making history. 

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