Forklift Operator

Davita Inc.; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet care is seeking a Material Handler to join their team at the Bridgeton facility. This role is crucial for the efficient movement of materials with responsibilities including operating forklifts, maintaining safety standards, and preparing materials for production. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience using SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, load, and unload materials within the facility.
• Operate forklifts and maintain a safe work environment.
• Accurately pull and stage materials for production usage.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical Skills

Physical Stamina

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Division Information

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra, Instant Ocean, Marineland, 8-in-1, Dingo, FURminator, Nature's Miracle, GloFish, DreamBone and SmartBones.

Job Summary

The Material Handler is essential to efficient movement of materials throughout the manufacturing facility. Duties include safely moving, loading, unloading, stack, store components within the facility with: accuracy, attention to detail, exceptional work ethic, willingness to adapt, and a positive attitude are essential to success in this role.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times. Must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment.


• Demonstrate high level of good housekeeping practices to promote a safe work environment


• Safely operate the stand up and sit-down forklifts and report any safety or mechanical issues


• Maintain a safe and organized warehouse that is compliant with food safety initiatives.


• Unload inbound freight and accurately complete receiving reports


• Pull and stage materials for use by production


• Affix proper storage unit labels to the inbound components


• Use SAP RF scanner equipment transactions of incoming/outbound pet food.


• Process SAP transaction for production line components pull and return to warehouse stock


• Load outbound materials properly into vehicles as required, to prevent shifting, or damage during transit


• Comply with all company policies and procedures


• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Profile

• High School Diploma/GED.


• Two years (2) years of warehouse experience preferred.


• Experience using SAP preferred.


• Equivalent combination of education and experience


• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, read, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence and memos


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals


• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds


• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping


• Proficiently operate a sit-down and stand up fork lift

Work Environment

• Exposure to hot and cold warehouse climate


• Frequent exposure to motorized warehouse equipment


• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping