Experienced Forklift Operator

ABOUT US

Missouri Walnut Group is located in Neosho, Missouri, our facility covers over 130 acres. We are embarking on changing the lumber industry by combining technology and process control to drive safety, quality, and precision manufacturing to continue to push the limits on growth and innovation. Here at Missouri Walnut, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly believe that creating a culture based on core values such as integrity, honesty, passion, accountability, and trust this will allow us to focus on getting better every day, and push the limits of what we can achieve together.

We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits
• 401K Retirement Planning with Company Match
• Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Monthly Profit Sharing Bonus

SUMMARY

Missouri Walnut Group is seeking a Forklift Operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the upmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with previous experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. This position participates in our monthly profit-sharing bonus program which is based off production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate forklifts in a safe manner to unload raw materials and load finished goods.
• Using a forklift supply material for grading and transport material for warehousing.
• Responsible for banding and un-banding of lumber.
• Perform routine inspection and routine maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects and major repairs to mechanic.
• Operate small equipment and tools to maintain the equipment.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and/or understand basic English in order to comply with safety requirements and supervisor instructions
• Must have experience in the operation and use of medium and/or heavy equipment.
• Must be able to use equipment and tools to perform basic maintenance of equipment.
• Must possess the required forklift certification and operator license as required by the company.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work will be primarily outside and employee will be exposed to weather conditions.
• Employee is required to mount and dismount from the equipment on a regular basis in the performance of the job.
• Must follow all personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
• Work is in a dusty and noisy environment.
• Employee will be required to frequently lift/move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but can be loud in certain areas of the operation’s facilities.

We may conduct an internal and external search simultaneously, to select the most qualified candidate.

MISSOURI WALNUT GROUP is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Missouri Walnut Group is an equal opportunity employer who openly supports, and is fully committed to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex(including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Forklift: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person