$3.9k-$5.2k/Month 3rd Shift Sortation Forklift Operator job in Wichita

September 25, 2026

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Job Title: 3rd Shift Sortation Forklift Operator (Gig/Contract) Company: Amazon Location: Wichita, KS

Pay: $3.9k-$5.2k/Month (approx. $54.4k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Wichita.

Responsibilities

This role centers on your professional skills within the Logistics And Supply Chain space in Wichita.

This Wichita-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
Our Amazon team in Wichita, KS is growing.
Benefit from working in Wichita, a key hub for the Logistics And Supply Chain industry.

Position Brief: Overnight Heavy Equipment Transporter

In the vast, sprawling layout of an Amazon Sortation Center, moving massive volumes of consolidated freight requires heavy-duty mechanical assistance. We rely on elite equipment drivers to transport tons of inventory across the facility floor safely and efficiently during the quiet overnight hours. As a 3rd Shift Sortation Forklift Operator (internally known as a Powered Industrial Truck or PIT Operator), you are a highly specialized and deeply respected member of the graveyard team. For individuals who love driving heavy machinery, possess flawless spatial awareness, and want to secure premium 3rd shift warehouse jobs, this role offers the absolute pinnacle of hands-on logistics careers under the warehouse lights.

Core Operational Directives

Operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) at Amazon goes far beyond a standard sit-down forklift. Our Sortation facilities utilize a diverse fleet of high-tech machinery, primarily Center Riders and Pallet Jacks, to move freight from the sorting chutes to the outbound docks.

Nocturnal Bulk Transport: Safely operate Center Riders or Electric Pallet Jacks to securely clamp and transport massive, shrink-wrapped pallets weighing hundreds of pounds across the facility, ensuring the sorting lines never back up due to staged freight.
Trailer Loading Assistance: Assist the outbound dock teams by carefully driving loaded pallets directly into the bellies of 53-foot commercial semi-trailers, executing precision placements to maximize truck capacity before dawn.
Rigorous Safety Auditing: Before the keys ever turn at midnight, you will execute a comprehensive, digitally logged mechanical inspection of your machinery, checking battery levels, horn functionality, and brake integrity to prevent catastrophic failures.
Pedestrian Vigilance: Maintain absolute, uncompromising awareness of your perimeter. The 3rd shift sort center is heavily populated with pedestrians; your adherence to horn-honking at intersections and strict speed limit compliance must be flawless.

Workplace Dynamics & Environment

This is a fast-paced, highly industrial nocturnal environment. You will be navigating wide 'green mile' transport aisles alongside other specialized machinery, communicating constantly with pedestrians and other operators. It requires immense focus, spatial awareness, and a calm demeanor. You will be fully outfitted with safety gear, including high-visibility vests and safety shoes, and the environment is entirely climate-controlled. Working the 3rd shift allows you to experience the thrill of heavy equipment operation with a dedicated, tight-knit overnight crew, avoiding daytime corporate tours and administrative congestion.

Financial Portfolio & Comprehensive Benefits

Your specialized skills and willingness to operate heavy machinery on the graveyard shift command premium compensation:

Premium Monthly Salary & Night Differentials: Secure a highly lucrative monthly salary that features built-in "3rd shift differentials"—a premium pay rate added directly to your base simply for operating during the overnight hours, plus equipment operator pay bumps.
Paid In-House Certification: We provide comprehensive, paid, on-site OSHA-compliant training and licensing for all required PIT machinery. You earn your certification while getting paid.
Total Healthcare Security: Access top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance networks from Day 1 to ensure absolute protection for you and your family.
Wealth Generation & PTO: Participate in a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring employer-matching contributions, and accrue generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to maintain your well-being.

Candidate Criteria & Qualifications

Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age. A profound respect for safety protocols, extreme attention to detail, and the physical ability to stand and operate machinery for the duration of a 10-hour overnight shift are mandatory. You must possess flawless vision and spatial reasoning capabilities. Prior forklift or heavy machinery experience is highly preferred, but not strictly required as we provide full Amazon-certified training. A comprehensive background investigation and drug screening are mandatory prerequisites.

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