Forklift Operator

Clarios•Saint Joseph, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works at Clarios’s St. Joseph, Missouri Dry Assembly Plant, which manufactures automotive and marine batteries. The role receives and unloads incoming materials, verifies quantities, performs incoming inspections, and operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks. The operator loads materials onto trucks, supplies production lines, moves materials and finished products throughout the plant, maintains orderly warehouse and yard storage, and performs production cycle counts as directed by supervision. The listed second shift runs Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. The position pays $25.42 per hour initially, with progression and incentive pay, and wages are paid weekly on Fridays. Candidates should be comfortable with long workdays, a hot environment, and overtime or weekend work as production needs require. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical as applicable; proof of employment eligibility is required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to operate a power forklift truck.
Comfortable working 12 or more hours per day.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to bend, twist, and kneel safely and efficiently.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Receive and unload incoming materials, verify quantities received, and perform incoming inspection functions.
Operate and service sit-down power forklift trucks.
Load miscellaneous materials onto trucks, including scrap, empty drums, and materials for other plants.
Supply production lines with necessary materials when required.
Move finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
Keep warehouse and yard storage orderly and use available space effectively.
Perform daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.

Benefits

Starting pay of $25.42 per hour with progression and incentive pay; paid weekly on Fridays.
Second-shift differential of $1.00 per hour.
Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on Day 31.
401(k) with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%).
Annual bonus opportunity of 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, including Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, and Spring Fling.