Forklift Operator

Job Title

Forklift Operator – St. Joseph, MO (Pear Street)

Starting pay: $25.42/hr with progression and incentive pay. Paid weekly on Fridays. Shift differential:

• 2nd shift (Mon‑Fri 2:30pm–10:30pm): +$1.00/hr
• 3rd shift (Mon‑Fri 10:30pm–6:30am): +$2.00/hr

• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective Day 31)
• 401(k) with company match (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
• Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respirators provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Recognition programs (Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, Spring Fling, etc.)

• Receive and unload incoming materials, verify quantity, and perform incoming inspection functions.
• Operate and service sit‑down power forklift trucks.
• Load miscellaneous materials onto trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, and materials for other plants.
• Supply production lines with necessary materials and move finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
• Maintain orderly warehouse and yard storage to maximize space utilization.
• Perform daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a power forklift truck.
• Comfortable working 12+ hour days.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to work in a hot environment.
• Physical flexibility to bend, twist, and kneel safely.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

The St. Joseph, MO Dry Assembly Plant (opened 1973) employs more than 860 people and manufactures automotive and marine batteries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics protected by law. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical (as applicable). Proof of employment eligibility is required.