Forklift Operator (Reach Lift)

Cosmos Corporation•St. Peters, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cosmos Corporation, we make health and wellness products that help people and pets live better lives. From our O’Fallon, Missouri headquarters, we manufacture high-quality, natural liquid products with ingredients people trust! The Forklift Operator (Reach Lift) is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a reach lift to supply production lines with necessary components and transport finished goods from the line into the warehouse. This role also supports Receiving by assisting with the offloading of incoming materials and performing cycle counts as needed to maintain inventory accuracy. The position requires a strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and adherence to operational procedures. This role may also require operating a standard forklift as needed when a reach lift is unavailable. Regular attendance is required. This is a safety-sensitive position and should not be under the influence of any substance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Prior forklift and reach lift experience preferred.
Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling environment preferred.
Familiarity with handheld scanners and inventory systems preferred.
Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
High attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
Proficient operation of material handling equipment (reach lift).
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Time management and ability to meet production demands.
Basic computer skills and ability to perform scanner-based transactions.

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift and reach lift experience preferred.
Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling environment preferred.
Familiarity with handheld scanners and inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections of the assigned reach lift, including proper connection and disconnection of charging equipment.
Safely and efficiently operate the reach lift to transport materials throughout the facility.
Supply production lines with required components using FIFO methodology.
Move finished goods from production lines to designated warehouse locations.
Accurately complete real-time inventory transactions using handheld scanners to reflect all material movements.
Verify item, quantity, and lot number for all materials moved to ensure inventory accuracy.
Assist Receiving with unloading incoming materials and placing them in correct warehouse locations while verifying shipment accuracy.
Support Shipping by restocking finished goods and assisting with order fulfillment as needed.