Forklift Operator II - Day Shift

Kenco Group; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short term and long term disability

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Employer paid holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is seeking a Forklift Operator II in a warehouse environment to safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and assist with loading, unloading, and stocking goods in a distribution setting.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of forklift experience, holds a forklift operator license or can obtain one, and can pass background and drug screening. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork within a busy facility in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and transport materials to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and inventory management system entries.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily forklift inspections per Safety Checklist.
• Maintain facility inspection readiness for SQFI, FDA, and customers.
• Report incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial equipment. The operator plays a key role in moving, loading, unloading, and stacking products in preparation for shipping and receiving to meet customer needs.

Functions

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required.
• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection‑ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience. Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tackling challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Warehouse setting.

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy: https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/.
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and supplemental life.
• Short term and long term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment).
• Employer paid holidays – 10 days.

Kenco Group is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.