Forklift Operator. St Joseph LilyLifestyle

Job Title

Forklift Operator

St. Joseph, MO (Pear Street)

$25.42/hr paid weekly on Fridays.

• 2nd shift: +$1.00/hr.
• 3rd shift: +$2.00/hr.

• 2nd shift:
  Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 10:30pm
• 3rd shift:
  Monday to Friday 10:30pm to 6:30am

• Starting pay $25.42/hr. with progression and incentive pay
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
• 401k with company match and retirement contributions (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.)

• Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions.
• Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks.
• Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants.
• Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
• Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage. Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate power forklift truck
• Comfortable working 12+ hour days
• Ability to stand/walk for long period of time
• Ability to work in a hot environment
• Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math, reading and writing skills
• Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands
• Must be able to wear required PPE

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical (as applicable). Proof of employment eligibility is required. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be adjusted based on business needs.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. 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.

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