Forklift Operator

Clarios; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Vacation & holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Annual bonus

Referral bonus

PPE provided

Fitness reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Clarios in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move materials around a busy manufacturing site. You will operate sit-down power forklifts, verify quantities, and ensure safe handling of goods to support production lines.

This role offers competitive hourly pay starting at $25.42 with a second-shift differential of $1.00 per hour, paid weekly. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate sit-down power forklift trucks.

Responsibilities

• Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions.
• Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks.
• Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants.
• Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
• Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage.Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Forklift Operator

Location

St. Joseph, MO (Pear Street)

Pay

$25.42/hr. Paid weekly on Fridays.

Shift Differential

• 2nd shift: +$1.00/hr. (M-F 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM)

What We Offer

• Starting pay $25.42/hr. with progression and incentive pay
• Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
• 401k with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%)
• Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
• Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
• PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respirators provided
• $1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Recognition programs (Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, Spring Fling, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions.
• Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks.
• Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants.
• Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
• Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage.Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate power forklift truck