Warehouse Associate (Forklift Driver) | 2nd Shift | KanPak | Arkansas City, KS - Golden State Foods : Job Details

Description

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Driver Welcome to KanPak® – Your Partner in Innovation, Flavor, and Opportunity! At KanPak®, we don't just make beverages, yogurts, and desserts – we craft solutions that delight customers around the world. As a global leader in aseptic manufacturing, we combine advanced technology with a passion for quality to deliver products that stay fresh without refrigeration for up to 12 months. From coffee beverages, creamers to yogurt, frozen treats, and specialty drinks, we offer a wide range of products designed to meet evolving consumer needs. Our cutting-edge facilities and customer-first mindset are what truly set us apart – and we're proud of the people who make it happen. If you're looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, you've come to the right place. Join us at KanPak® – where your work helps create the future of food and beverage. We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator in Arkansas City, KS. SHIFT: 2nd Shift -2pm-10pm We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime. Job Summary Our Forklift Drivers receive, select, store and load products and/or materials. Safely operate all material handling equipment. Accurately complete all associated paper work and maintain clean work area consistent with company standards. BENEFITS At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

General Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

• Under the direction of the warehouse supervisor, continuously picks, lifts, carries and places product into a pallet to accurately build customer orders in various temperature environments. Moves product into a trailer or storage unit, is responsible for visually inspecting incoming and outgoing warehouse products to determine acceptability for shipment and/or receiving of product.
• Reads labels and or printing on product containers and associated documents.
• Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
• Must be able to consistently meet company safety, accuracy and productivity standards.
• Steps into the driving position and uses full range of peripheral vision to operate a forklift or pallet jack in an accident free manner.
• Uses brooms, mops and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps) to clean work area.
• Completes any other functions that may be assigned.
• Lifts, carries and picks product
• Reads labels and associated documents and counts and calculates using math
• Inspects incoming and outgoing product
• Operates forklift sit down and standup
• Cleans work area
• Completes any other function that may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School / GED required
• 1-2 years' experience or equivalent employment preferred
• Specialized training in forklift operations (6months to a 1yr experience).

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Applicants only; No Recruiters please. KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.