Line Forklift Operator 2pm - 10:30pm

STERIS•Saint Louis, MO

18d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary: This role is responsible for operating forklifts to move raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout a manufacturing facility. The operator works closely with production lines to ensure timely delivery of materials, maintain inventory accuracy, and support smooth workflow. Safety, efficiency, and communication are key, as this position plays a critical role in keeping production running without delays. Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm Mon-Fri + Overtmie as needed Due to seniority within the Union, shifts are subject to change Location: 7405 Page Ave St. Louios, MO Pay: $21.50hr + annual bonus Climate: Temperature Controlled Hire Type: Permanant/Diret-Hire This position is a full time direct hire position and follows STERIS bi-weekly pay policy

Requirements

Required: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Manual dexterity and good peripheral vision required.
Basic reading, math, writing and data entry skills.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, as required.
Ability and willingness to become forklift certified.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, ability to organize and maintain organization.
Ability to operate motor-driven Forklift, other material-handling equipment, and prime mover.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of previous Forklift experience, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or a manufacturing setting.
Electric Sit Down, Reach, Counterbalance.
Valid forklift certification.
Previous experience using SAP, Oracle or other ERP/WMS systems.
Experience working with and reading scales.

Responsibilities

Is responsible for delivering the proper material on time to the various areas of the Production Line, according to the requisitions or instructions given to them.
Prepares finished goods for transportation to the Distribution Center.
Loads and offloads trailers and stores finished and unfinished products in the proper place.
Counts and verifies by proper item and lot number, all materials during palletization, loading and unloading and stores all materials in the proper place.
Assembles, weighs, and stages raw materials and packaging components needed for production and maintains proper documentation.
Must be capable of occasionally performing proper palletization of finished or unfinished products and storing them in the proper place as designated.
Must be capable of refueling or electrically recharging material-handling equipment and responsible for the daily maintenance, such as cleaning the equipment, checking the oil, water, battery, and lubrication of the equipment.
Must exercise extreme caution in order to not damage other material or property while operating moving equipment and must at all times exercise extreme caution for the safety of other employees.
Must maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management (i.e. cGMP or ISO procedures).
Is responsible for keeping equipment and surrounding work area clean at all times.
Under the direction and monitoring of the department supervisor, I am responsible for the training of a replacement forklift operator.
Is responsible for moving and loading hazardous wastes, as directed by the supervisor.
Must be capable of operating forklift trucks and other material-handling equipment for the loading and unloading of railroad cars and trucks.
Move and arrange drums on pallets from the floor.
Weigh drums and bags of raw materials, calculate usage required, and containers as needed.
Performs necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.