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Cherry Picker Operator
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,785 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Cherry Picker Operator QPS Employment Group 19.00 Sep 01, 2026
Position Title:
Cherry Picker Operator Wage:
$19.00/hour
Shift:
1st
Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday We are searching for Forklift Operators with prior Cherry Picker forklift experience. Once hired on, this company offers a competitive benefits package, quarterly and yearly bonuses, and annual merit raises! When applying, please include an updated work history. This is an associate to hire opportunity for a company in Kansas City, MO. Cherry Picker Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Process orders by physically scanning and picking products and placing onto a cart; items range between 2-50 pounds in weight
- Arrange product to fit into various gaylords (large cardboard box that is placed on a pallet)
- Scan transfer orders with RF scanner
- Scan PID label and scan location label for product put away, review computer to confirm items were processed systemically
- Maintain organization of materials
- Take finished gaylords to the pallet wrapper and stage them, place into racks and load them into a box truck
- Maintain clean work area
Cherry Picker Operator Requirements:
- Able to continuously lift or move lightweight materials; able to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to continuously bend, stretch and walk on cement floors
- Able to operate a Crown cherry picker
- Able to operate a reach truck and sit-down forklift is a plus
- Fall protection will be worn; Operators may have to pick from high locations (Level 6 racking)
- RF scanner skills are a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent attendance QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.