1st Shift Stand-Up Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler

LOUISA Food Products, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 64,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Urgent care

Health insurance + HSA

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Employee product discount

Job summary

Louisa Food Products, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Stand-Up Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in the St. Louis area. The role runs 6:30am to 3:30pm and involves receiving, storage, handling and shipping of ingredients in a fast-paced, cold storage environment.

Starting pay is $21.00 per hour, with potential to move to $22.50 per hour in 1 year, plus semi-annual bonuses. Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid holidays, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• One year of stand-up forklift experience.
• Good basic math skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• HS Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Lifting up to 80 lbs. maximum; post-employment physical test.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, storage, handling, and shipping a variety of products and ingredients.
• Supply Production Department with required materials/ingredients.
• Maintain neat/clean storage areas; work may shift between dry goods, cooler and freezer storage.
• Complete paperwork accurately and communicate in English.
• Overtime may be required on short notice; emphasize teamwork.

Skills

Forklift experience

Math skills

Excel

Punctuality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1st shift Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Louisa Food Products, Inc. is searching for a Forklift Operator / Material Handler to work in our Warehouse for its first shift from 6:30am to 3:30pm. The individual in this position will perform a variety of duties associated with food processing assembling and packaging operations. This is a very fast paced position and it is working in a cold freezer storage area. Starting salary $21.00 per hour with the ability to move to $22.50 per hour in 1 year plus semi-annual bonuses. All Material Handlers will also be eligible for semi-annual bonuses after 1 year, as well as other bonus programs.

Benefits

• Louisa offers competitive wages and bonuses.


• Louisa also has a 401(k) with 6% match and profit sharing


• Paid holidays


• Paid vacation days


• Employer paid Virtual Urgent care


• Health insurance with employer sponsored HSA


• Dental


• Vision


• Employer paid Short-term disability


• Employer paid Life Insurance


• Louisa employees also have the opportunity to purchase products at a discounted rate.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but will not be limited to: Receiving, storage, handling, and shipping a variety of products and ingredients. Supply Production Department with required materials/ingredients. Must maintain neat/clean storage areas where assigned. Job location may shift from dry goods storage to cooler to freezer storage. Must be prepared to be assigned and work in all areas of shipping/receiving/warehousing. It's very important to complete paperwork correctly in this position. Must be able to write and communicate in English. Some overtime may be required on short notice. It is very important for this position to be aware of teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.


• Must be able to work with forklift, electric pallet \"jacks\", deep reach trucks, and hand \"jacks\".


• Physical functional test required. Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum.


• Safety awareness is essential.


• Constant exposure to variable temperatures including very hot and very cold temperatures.


• Floors are wet and slippery, proper footwear must be worn.


• The plant is very noisy, company provided safety hearing plugs must be worn at all times.

COMPETENCIES

• Makes sound decisions based on supervisor guidance.


• Works in an organized manner to meet daily goals.


• Able to accept feedback and modify behavior accordingly.


• Self-motivated and continuously looking to improve.


• Responsible for work done and focused on improving.


• Clearly communicates to others and actively listens.


• Builds partnerships for teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of stand-up forklift experience.


• Must have good basic math skills.


• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• HS Diploma/GED preferred but not required.


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Able to work independently or effectively in a team environment.


• Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum. Post-employment physical functional test will be required.


• Must be detail oriented.


• Excellent punctuality and attendance is a must.

Salary: $21.00 - $22.50 per hour