Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator - 1st shift - Tipton, KS
Our People:
At Great Plains our people make the difference, making our Company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to join our winning team. For over 40 years, Great Plains has been known as a world-class manufacturer of farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas and is home to 5 divisions, with over 2,000 dedicated employees. Now a Kubota company, Great Plains continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our "family" culture and community values, perfect for building lasting careers while raising your family. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at
The Role:
The Great Plains Division currently has an opening for a 1st Shift Forklift Operator in the Welding Department at the Tipton facility.
This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
Responsibilities:

• Service the weld department by ensuring the proper parts and materials are available at the proper place and time
• Maintain inventory accuracy at all times
• Understanding and use of AS400 and RF units to find location of parts, routing, product structure and parts availability
• Assist in receiving of parts from vendor and route truck
• Assist with cycle counts as needed
• Daily inspection and safe operation of forklift
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment

Qualifications:

• Must have forklift experience
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to excel in a fast paced, high pressure situations and be results oriented
• Understanding of lean concepts and willing to implement change

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at .