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Material Handler Forklift Operator

Manpower
  • Liberty, MO
  • $21.44–$22.44 Per Hour
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

Our client, Industrial is seeking a Material Handler Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Material Handler Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Logistics team supporting warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset, the ability to work at a fast pace, and attention to detail which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Material Handler Forklift Operator

Location: Liberty, MO

Pay Range: $21.44 to $22.44  
*Significant raise once you convert to a permanent position. (approx. 90 - 100 days)

Shift:
B Shift (Tuesday–Friday + occ. OT 6pm–approximately 4:30am)
C Shift (Friday/Saturday 6am–approximately 4:30pm and Sunday/Monday 6pm–approximately 4:30am). 

What's the Job?

  • Pick orders using an RF scan gun and ensure accurate order fulfillment
  • Pack orders in totes, label items, and complete kitting tasks as assigned
  • Operate a standup forklift when needed to pull orders, load, and unload trucks
  • Support shipping and receiving activities including manual unloading and loading
  • Perform value-added services such as void fill, packing, LTL sorting, and shipper/taper line support

What's Needed?

  • Must have Stand-Up forklift (Stand-Up Reach) and/or Stand-Up forklift experience, plus a Tugger or Sit Down forklift experience
  • Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed and perform physically intensive work (reaching, bending, walking, and standing)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Team-oriented, detail-focused, and able to follow direction and safety standards in a busy, sometimes noisy warehousing environment

What's in it for me?

  • Work in a logistics-focused warehouse role where your accuracy and safety matter
  • Hands-on experience across picking, packing, labeling, kitting, and shipping/receiving tasks
  • Clear expectations and structured work under the direction of management
  • Opportunity to contribute to value-added production support such as kitting and assembly-related tasks
  • Motivating, fast-paced environment where teamwork and attention to detail drive results

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

  • Significant raise once converted to a permanent staff member
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLiberty, MO
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$21.44–$22.44 Per Hour
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1948
Websitehttps://www.manpower.com

About Company

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Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Distribution Warehousingunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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