Forklift Operator II

Responsible for the safe and efficient handling, staging, and transportation of materials within the Distribution Center (DC). Duties include operating material-handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting shipment preparation, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards.

Location: 8525 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO

Pay: $21.50 + $0.75 shift differential (bi-weekly pay)

Climate: Non-Temperature-Controlled

*This position is a full-time direct hire position. All candidates must complete and pass pre-employment prior to starting, which can take 2-4 weeks*

• Is responsible for delivering the proper material on time to the various areas of the Distribution Center, according to the requisitions or instructions given to them.
• Prepares finished goods for transportation to or from the Distribution Center.
• Loads and offloads trailers and stores finished and unfinished products in the proper place.
• Counts and verifies by proper item and lot number, all materials during palletization, loading and unloading and stores all materials in the proper place.
• Assembles, weighs, and stages raw materials and packaging components needed for production and maintains proper documentation.
• Must be capable of occasionally performing proper palletization of finished or unfinished products and storing them in the proper place as designated.
• Must be capable of refueling or electrically recharging material-handling equipment and responsible for the daily maintenance, such as cleaning the equipment, checking the oil,water, battery, and lubrication of the equipment.
• Must exercise extreme caution in order to not damage other material or property while operating moving equipment and must at all times exercise extreme caution for the safety ofother employees.
• Must maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management (i.e. cGMP or ISO procedures).
• Is responsible for keeping equipment and surrounding work area clean at all times.
• Under the direction and monitoring of the department supervisor, I am responsible for the training of a replacement forklift operator.
• Is responsible for moving and loading hazardous wastes, as directed by the supervisor.
• Must be capable of operating forklift trucks and other material-handling equipment for the loading and unloading of railroad cars and trucks.
• Move and arrange drums on pallets from the floor. Weigh drums and bags of raw materials, calculate usage required, and containers as needed.
• Performs necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Manual dexterity and good peripheral vision required.
• Basic reading, math, writing and data entry skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, as required.
• Ability and willingness to become forklift certified.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of previous Forklift experience, preferably in a manufacturing, chemical, or warehouse setting.
• Electric Sit Down, Reach, Counterbalance.
• Forklift certification.
• Previous experience using SAP, Oracle or other ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, ability to organize and maintain organization.
• Experience working with and reading scales.
• Ability to operate motor-driven Forklift, other material-handling equipment, and prime mover.

Other:

• May be expected to move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds. May be expected to climb heights of approximately 10 feet. Sit for long periods of time.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Willing to work in a non-temperature controlled environment.
• Must adhere to safety and PPE policy

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Maternity & Paternal Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career