Forklift Operator II - Night Shift

Kenco • St. Peters, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II safely and efficiently operates powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving and to meet customer needs. Equipment may include standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment. The role also involves scanning products, printing labels, completing paperwork, using inventory management systems, following product rotation procedures, and performing cycle counts as required. The operator conducts daily forklift safety inspections, helps keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs, reports incidents to a supervisor, and may perform housekeeping or other assigned tasks.

This position works in a warehouse setting and has no travel requirements. Kenco describes its environment as supportive and professional, with emphasis on safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and collaboration.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, store, stack, and transport products or materials to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Follow product rotation procedures.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily forklift safety inspections using the Safety Checklist.
• Help ensure the facility is inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties and other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off of approximately two weeks, with accrual beginning on the first day of employment
• 10 employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed