Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Olathe - Olathe, KS 66051

Overview

Salary Range $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Category Warehouse

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Warehouse Associate to join our team. This role involves loading outbound trucks, stocking inbound materials, assisting with inventory counts, and keeping the warehouse clean and organized. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and have experience with forklift operation, we want to hear from you!

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 4:45pm

Pay: $21/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock incoming materials in designated warehouse locations
• Pull customer orders accurately from inventory
• Load company and customer vehicles with outbound materials
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse (sweeping, trash removal, etc.)
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures (e.g., PPE, Lock Out/Tag Out)
• Assist with regular inventory counts

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and shipping documents
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Team-oriented with good communication skills
• Able to pass a forklift operator's test following standard training
• Previous experience with building materials is a plus

Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent physical activity, including:

• Standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, and climbing stairs/ladders
• Lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs. frequently; occasionally over 100 lbs.
• Frequent pushing/pulling of up to 100 lbs.
• Constant use of hands/arms/legs for material handling and machine operation

Work Environment: This is a physically demanding role in a warehouse setting. Appropriate safety gear (e.g., safety glasses, ear protection) is required at all times.

Mid-Am Building Supply offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health benefits after 60 days!
• GENEROUS Paid Time Off
• 9 paid holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Short-term disability (Company Paid)
• AD&D (Company Paid)
• Life insurance (Company Paid)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution up to $1,000 annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401K Plan plus Company matching contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Mid-Am Building Supply enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce in as safe of working environment as possible, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Mid-Am

Mid-Am Building Supply is the premier wholesale distributor of building products to America's Heartland. Through our four strategically located warehouses we offer quick and easy access to our inventory of over $32,000,000 of roofing, siding, insulation, windows, fasteners, cabinets, moldings, decking, railing, locks and interior and exterior door products.

We are part of a powerful group of companies with a network of over 86 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent company ADENTRA comprises six distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products, Mid Am Building Supply, and Woolf Distributing. Our brands work together as North America's largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and are growing as we are very active in acquiring complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley, BC, Canada