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NFM

PT Cherry Picker/Reach Truck Operator

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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$45,585 / year median in Kansas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Company:
NFM Location:
Kansas City, KS Career Level:
Hourly Industries:
Retail, Wholesale, Apparel Description At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), we've been hiring friends since 1937—people who share our passion for helping customers feel right at home. If you share our vision, we invite you to be one of us! People love working here! Named one of Furniture Today's Best places to work, and here are a few reasons why: A FUN, stable work environment, with no lay-offs in our history. A safe place to work and shop, development opportunities leading you to the career of your dreams and a culture that encourages volunteering and serving our communities.
Pay Range:
$18.30 - $22.77 hourly
Job Description:
Your Piece of the Puzzle Do you consider yourself a hands-on person? Have you operated a picker, tow-tractor, pole lift, squeeze, or pallet jack? Do you enjoy taking yourself to new heights…literally! If so, our Machine Operator could be the perfect fit for you. You will safely handle and transport our product within our warehouse.
Job Duties:
A Day in the Life Operate Scan equipment to locate, pick, bin and cycle product Safety Handle product in a safe and secure manner and observe material handling safety practices Accuracy Locate and return-to-stock, received goods and transferred product into appropriate areas Report Conduct driver load exception reports ensuring all products have been picked and binned for accountable processes Monitor Track daily progress and immediately report discrepancies, errors or potential roadblocks to supervisor Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love-because that's what we love.
Qualifications:
Can You Check These Boxes? Must be 18 years of age High school diploma or GED preferred 1-year warehouse experience Positive, upbeat attitude Ability to work in high places Machine operations experience preferred Ability to lift/push/pull required weights Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check
Benefits:
What's in It for You? As a part-time member of our NFM Family, you will enjoy: Competitive pay Paid holiday and paid time off Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff has saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months) Tuition reimbursement Paid training 401(k) with company matching Employee assistance program Career development and advancement opportunities Nebraska Furniture Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer