Amazon:Warehouse Forklift Operator

Local Job Overview:
Lee's Summit At a Glance

• Location: Lee's Summit, MO
• Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator (Flexible Hours in Lee's Summit)
• Employer: Amazon (Hiring Part-Time in Lee's Summit)

• Earnings: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $24.2k/Year)
• Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.

• Apply your professional skills in a flexible Lee's Summit environment.
• Drive high‑reach powered industrial trucks (PIT) to move inventory up to 40 feet high.
• Operate wire‑guided turret trucks and stand‑up reach trucks for vertical replenishment.
• Operate order picker (Cherry Picker) to hand‑pick large non‑sortable items at altitude.
• Perform a comprehensive 20‑point mechanical inspection of machinery before use, logging battery levels, hydraulic fluid status, and harness integrity.
• Maintain safety protocols and timely documentation of meeting safety standards.
• Assist ground‑level pickers by delivering pallets from high‑reserve storage to lower bins.

Your specialized skills command premium compensation. Forklift Operators enjoy elevated hourly base pay, lucrative overtime opportunities, and shift differentials. Amazon provides Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage, an aggressive 401(k) match, and the Amazon Career Choice program to fund your continued education.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Prove respect for safety protocols and ability to drive heavy machinery.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain forklift certification and pass safety audits.