Line Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Position Summary Responsible for the safe and efficient handling, staging, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous to and from trucks and production lines. This job will be operating material-handling equipment (sit down/stand up/reach electric forklift), maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting shipment preparation, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards. HOURS: 3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am Monday through Friday Training may take place on 1st, 2nd, or split shift as needed. LOCATION: 7405 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO PAY: $23.46 + $0.75 (bi-weekly pay) & bonus HIRE TYPE: Direct, Full-time Required Skills, Abilities and Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Ability to: read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals. move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds. climb heights of approximately 15 feet, and stand for long periods of time. work with minimal supervision, and have basic computer skills. perform necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats. Good hand/eye coordination. Basic math and writing skills. Current forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified within first 48hrs of starting work. Preferred Current/valid OSHA forklift certification. 2+ years of experience operating a forklift in a production/manufacturing environment supporting production lines. Previous experience working with chemicals, hazardous materials, or in a regulated (FDA/ISO) chemical manufacturing environment. Proficiency operating electric forklifts, specifically sit-down. Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing practices OSHA safety standards. Experience working overnights/3rd shift. Other Ability to work in environment with chemical agents. Ability to wear proper PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, hair/beard net). Ability to lift up to 50lbs as needed. May need to provide proof of degree and/or previous work experience for pre-employment/onboarding. What You'll Do Delivering the proper material on time to the various areas of the manufacturing plant, according to the requisitions or instructions given to them. Prepare finished goods for transportation to the distribution site. Load and offload trailers and store finished and unfinished products in the proper place. Count and verify by proper item and lot number, all materials during palletization, loading and unloading and stores all materials in the proper place. Assemble, weigh, and stage raw materials and packaging components needed for production and maintains proper documentation. Occasionally performing proper palletization of finished or unfinished products and storing them in the proper place as designated. Refueling/recharging material-handling equipment and complete daily maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: cleaning the equipment and checking the oil, water, battery, and lubrication of the equipment. 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 of other employees. Maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management (i.e. cGMP or ISO procedures). Maintain clean equipment and work areas at all time. Moving and loading hazardous wastes, as directed by the supervisor. Move and arrange drums on pallets from the floor. Weigh drums and bags of raw materials, calculate usage required, and containers as needed. Perform necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats. What STERIS Offers 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 dis…

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