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Forklift Operator

Great Plains Mfg
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Salina, KS

 

Great Plains Manufacturing is looking for a 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our team in the Material Handling Department at the Salina Construction Equipment (CE) Facility

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.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on all equipment used.
  • Ensure paperwork from vendors is accurate.
  • Load and unload trucks.
  • 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understand team concepts and be a strong team player
  • Excel in fast paced, high-pressure situations
  • Ability to use and understand AS400 software
  • Ability to read prints and be able to use tape measure, calipers, etc. as required

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.

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