Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator - Day Shift, Growth & Training

Watco; Electric City (WA); On-site; USD 46,838,400 - 52,348,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Watco is seeking an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified facility.

This full-time, day shift role supports rail and truck transloading in a secure environment, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The role requires dependability, PPE compliance, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working with forklifts with safe load handling.
• Basic mechanical skills for equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems or handheld scanners.
• Forklift Operator certification preferred.
• Valid drivers license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts 8k-65k and up depending on skill.
• Perform inspections of equipment prior to and during use.
• Support operational excellence and safety protocols.
• Communicate with operational stakeholders throughout shift.
• Wearing all Watco and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Weight/load handling knowledge

WMS/handheld scanners

Flexible schedule

Teamwork & communication

Certification preferred

Driver license preferred

Job description

Watco is seeking an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified facility.

This full-time, day shift role supports rail and truck transloading in a secure environment, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The role requires dependability, PPE compliance, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.