Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and ... Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored.
Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and ... Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored.
Forklift Operator 3rd shift B (Tues.-Sat 10:30pm-7am)
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and ... Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored.
Forklift Operator 3rd shift B (Tues.-Sat 10:30pm-7am)
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and ... Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored.
Pack/Mix/Pour Operator - 3rd Shift
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$18/hr
Must be able to push a wheeled wax kettle weight up to 400lbs. This is not necessarily an ... load, rush jobs, or technological developments)
Pack/Mix/Pour Operator - 3rd Shift
Kansas City, KS · On-site
$18/hr
Must be able to push a wheeled wax kettle weight up to 400lbs. This is not necessarily an ... load, rush jobs, or technological developments)
Forklift Operator 3rd Shift A (Sun - Thurs) 10:30PM - 7AM
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and ... Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored.
Forklift Operator 3rd Shift A (Sun - Thurs) 10:30PM - 7AM
$16.25 - $19.25/hr
Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and ... Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored.
Maintenance Worker
Overland Park, KS · On-site
Inspects equipment prior to operating. Performs assigned repairs to city streets, sidewalks, catch ... May occasionally operate skid steer & wheel loaders. * Assists in the fabrication and layout of ...
Maintenance Worker
Overland Park, KS · On-site
Inspects equipment prior to operating. Performs assigned repairs to city streets, sidewalks, catch ... May occasionally operate skid steer & wheel loaders. * Assists in the fabrication and layout of ...
Maintenance Worker
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$19.37 - $21.52/hr
Inspects equipment prior to operating. Performs assigned repairs to city streets, sidewalks, catch ... May occasionally operate skid steer & wheel loaders. * Assists in the fabrication and layout of ...
Maintenance Worker
Overland Park, KS · On-site
$19.37 - $21.52/hr
Inspects equipment prior to operating. Performs assigned repairs to city streets, sidewalks, catch ... May occasionally operate skid steer & wheel loaders. * Assists in the fabrication and layout of ...
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
TS Heavy Eqp Operator
Junction City, KS · On-site
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
TS Heavy Eqp Operator
Junction City, KS · On-site
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
TS Heavy Eqp Operator
Manhattan, KS · On-site
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
TS Heavy Eqp Operator
Manhattan, KS · On-site
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
TS Heavy Eqp Operator
Manhattan, KS · On-site
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
TS Heavy Eqp Operator
Manhattan, KS · On-site
... excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards ... tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed. * Perform and document minor service on equipment ...
Equipment Operators | $19.50 Location : Edgerton, KS Attention forklift operators: We're looking ... Perform tire maintenance tasks, including patching tires and wheels, locating air leaks, and ...
Equipment Operators | $19.50 Location : Edgerton, KS Attention forklift operators: We're looking ... Perform tire maintenance tasks, including patching tires and wheels, locating air leaks, and ...
Flexo Press Operator - 1st Shift (7am - 3pm)
Olathe, KS · On-site
$20.75 - $27.50/hr
... hand wheels, or hand tools. * Sets and adjusts speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure ... Loads, positions, and adjusts unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and ...
Flexo Press Operator - 1st Shift (7am - 3pm)
Olathe, KS · On-site
$20.75 - $27.50/hr
... hand wheels, or hand tools. * Sets and adjusts speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure ... Loads, positions, and adjusts unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and ...
Fuel Transport Driver - Home Daily - Shining Petroleum, LLC
Topeka, KS · On-site
$55K/yr
Pay is per load. We're looking for CDL-A drivers with tanker and hazmat endorsements to transport ... Be able to reach to pull fifth wheel release * And other duties related to operating a truck.
Fuel Transport Driver - Home Daily - Shining Petroleum, LLC
Topeka, KS · On-site
$55K/yr
Pay is per load. We're looking for CDL-A drivers with tanker and hazmat endorsements to transport ... Be able to reach to pull fifth wheel release * And other duties related to operating a truck.
Highway Structures Worker
Emporia, KS · On-site
$22.14 - $25.91/hr
Successful completion of job tasks impacts operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction ... wheel loaders, power washers, table saws, grinder, nail guns, plasma cutter, scissor lift ...
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Highway Structures Worker
Emporia, KS · On-site
$22.14 - $25.91/hr
Successful completion of job tasks impacts operating costs, internal system, customer satisfaction ... wheel loaders, power washers, table saws, grinder, nail guns, plasma cutter, scissor lift ...
Pay is per load. Full or part time jobs available Maximum five day work week and you will be home ... Be able to reach to pull fifth wheel release * And other duties related to operating a truck.
Pay is per load. Full or part time jobs available Maximum five day work week and you will be home ... Be able to reach to pull fifth wheel release * And other duties related to operating a truck.
Local Delivery Driver - CDL A - Nights - Olathe, KS
Olathe, KS · On-site
$34.05/hr
Unloads pallets of product from the delivery vehicle with an electronic pallet jack or 2 wheel hand ... loads (for example, operating pallet jacks, using dock plates, or using load bars and straps ...
Local Delivery Driver - CDL A - Nights - Olathe, KS
Olathe, KS · On-site
$34.05/hr
Unloads pallets of product from the delivery vehicle with an electronic pallet jack or 2 wheel hand ... loads (for example, operating pallet jacks, using dock plates, or using load bars and straps ...
SAKURAI PRINTING PRESS ASSISTANT
Hutchinson, KS · On-site
$14.25 - $19/hr
As an integral team member, your primary responsibility will be operating and maintaining our ... Load materials onto the press meticulously and efficiently. * Accurately set the stacker for the ...
SAKURAI PRINTING PRESS ASSISTANT
Hutchinson, KS · On-site
$14.25 - $19/hr
As an integral team member, your primary responsibility will be operating and maintaining our ... Load materials onto the press meticulously and efficiently. * Accurately set the stacker for the ...
SAKURAI PRINTING PRESS ASSISTANT
Hutchinson, KS · On-site
$14.25 - $19/hr
As an integral team member, your primary responsibility will be operating and maintaining our ... Load materials onto the press meticulously and efficiently. * Accurately set the stacker for the ...
SAKURAI PRINTING PRESS ASSISTANT
Hutchinson, KS · On-site
$14.25 - $19/hr
As an integral team member, your primary responsibility will be operating and maintaining our ... Load materials onto the press meticulously and efficiently. * Accurately set the stacker for the ...
Fuel Transport/Delivery Driver
Colby, KS · On-site
... wheels rolling. Duties and Responsibilities: * Pick up and deliver product to storage facility ... Manage all aspects of the load on truck and be responsible for all shortages and damages * Maintain ...
Fuel Transport/Delivery Driver
Colby, KS · On-site
... wheels rolling. Duties and Responsibilities: * Pick up and deliver product to storage facility ... Manage all aspects of the load on truck and be responsible for all shortages and damages * Maintain ...
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What Is a Wheel Loader Operator?
As a wheel loader operator, you use front-end loaders to transport and haul materials or debris around a construction site. The bucket on the wheel loader is used to load and unload materials like ground fill or debris from demolished structures. Wheel loader operators are skilled at driving and controlling these large machines, coordinating with site management and other drivers to ensure safe operation at all times.
What are wheel loader operators?
What are the most common challenges faced by a Wheel Loader Operator on a construction site?
What is the difference between Wheel Loader Operator vs Excavator Operator?
| Aspect | Wheel Loader Operator | Excavator Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Commercial driver's license (CDL) often preferred, OSHA safety training | OSHA safety training, sometimes specific excavator certifications |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, mining, material handling | Construction sites, demolition, trenching |
| Common Usage | Loading/unloading materials, moving bulk materials | Digging, trenching, lifting heavy objects |
While both Wheel Loader Operators and Excavator Operators work in construction and mining environments, their roles differ in equipment and tasks. Wheel Loader Operators primarily handle loading and moving bulk materials, whereas Excavator Operators focus on digging and trenching. Certifications and safety training overlap, but their specific equipment skills vary. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit for their skills and project needs.
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Job description
Are you ready to take the wheel of your future and join a team that values safety, precision, and performance? We're on the lookout for skilled and motivated Forklift Operators who know their way around a warehouse and aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves. As a Forklift Operator, you're the backbone of our warehouse operations. Safely maneuver forklifts to make sure products are perfectly loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored. The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, electric pallet jacks (EPJ), and other material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory management in support of daily warehouse operations. This role supports daily warehouse operations through loading, unloading, picking, and consolidation of products while upholding CJ Logistics America's safety and quality standards. Every day you'll make a tangible impact on the supply chain, helping us deliver excellence across the globe!
Schedule: 3rd Shift A (Sun-Thurs. 10:30pm-7am)
What You'll Be Doing:
- Safely operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts to keep orders moving and customers happy
- Master the art of loading, unloading, picking, putting away, and consolidating pallets
- Jump in with manual case picking when directed
- Get products prepped and shipped with accuracy and care
- Conduct outbound load audits, correct labels and count discrepancies
- Keep the warehouse moving by replenishing products in the right bays
- Tackle other duties like a pro — all within your training and expertise
What We're Looking For:
- 6+ months of recent forklift or warehouse experience
- Must have the physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs safely and consistently
- Bonus points for Battery and Propane Safety Training/Certification
- A true team player who works toward common goals
- Brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic every day
- Reliable – we count on you, and so does the team
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a warehouse environment—where the action happens!
Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at CJ Logistics and be a part of something bigger. With our guided training and supportive team, you'll have everything you need to succeed. Let's move forward together! Benefits and More:
- Competitive compensation package
- Rapid Paid! (Ability to get hours worked paid out before payday.)
- Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
- Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
- Open-door work environment
- High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
- Opportunities for advancement!
CJ Logistics About Statement: At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply. CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.