Job Description

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Lucas, KS 

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our Material Handling team at our facility in Lucas, KS. 

This position works Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime on Fridays, as required. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide safe movement of parts to required staging areas or locations.
• Ensure correct part identification and delivery to correct location is a must to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment used.
• Ensure paperwork from vendors is accurate.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Flexibility to work with other departments and operate other equipment.
• 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.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: 

• Must have forklift license or ability to obtain one
• Experience safely operating a forklift or similar equipment helpful 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Ability to use and understand AS400 software
• Ability to read blueprints, use tape measure, and read calipers 

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.