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

Louisa Food Products; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match and profit share

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Employer paid Virtual Urgent care

Health insurance with employer sponsor

Dental

Vision

Employer paid Short-term disability

Employer paid Life Insurance

Discount on products

Job summary

Louisa Food Products, Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Stand-Up Forklift Operator to join our Warehouse team from 6:30am to 3:30pm.

The role involves handling materials for food processing, assembling and packaging operations, and working in a cold freezer storage area. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and shipping products, supporting production with materials, maintaining clean storage areas, and following safety guidelines in a noisy, temperature-varied environment.

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 effectively in a team environment.
• Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance is a must.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Stand-up forklift experience

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.

Louisa offers competitive wages and bonuses.

• 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
• 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.