Day-Shift Forklift Operator | Inventory & Shipping

Sensient Technologies Corporation; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation in East St. Louis, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator to move product through the facility and maintain a steady flow of materials. This role requires strong inventory control and hands-on forklift work to support Shipping and Receiving.

The position offers on-time pay and full benefits, with training and safety equipment provided. You will work 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, and may be required to extend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of inventory operations and forklift experience.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and math skills.
• Able to label, weigh, and dimension freight; record damaged/misrouted freight.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload inbound and outbound freight and manage inventory to 95% accuracy.
• Enter and update inventory records for real-time accuracy.
• Label shipments and inspect/rotate freight in warehouse.
• Prepare shipments and packing for shipping.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control and Supervisors to ensure ISO9001 and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AS400 (AS/400)

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation in East St. Louis, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator to move product through the facility and maintain a steady flow of materials. This role requires strong inventory control and hands-on forklift work to support Shipping and Receiving.

The position offers on-time pay and full benefits, with training and safety equipment provided. You will work 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, and may be required to extend hours as needed.