Forklift Operator - Electric Sit-Down | Day Shift | St. Louis, MO

Watco Companies L.L.C. • United States, United States • 1h ago

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Forklift Operator - Electric Sit-Down | Day Shift | St. Louis, MO Pay: $17.50 per hour (Union position) Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Equipment: Electric Sit-Down Forklift (Hyster primarily) | Up to 5,500 lb capacity

Job Summary

Watco is hiring an experienced Electric Sit-Down Forklift Operator for our St. Louis Gateway Transload Terminal, a 300,000 sq. ft., AIB-certified, rail-served warehouse handling food, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. This full-time, day shift role supports rail and truck transloading in a secure, regulated environment. As a Forklift Operator, this role supports the efficiency of operations at a high-level performance with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. The team members must be dependable, follow company safety protocols, wear required PPE, and be available for shift work, overtime, and off-hour responses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate forklifts 8k-65k and up depending on skillset- Perform inspections of equipment being utilized prior to use and during use as needed- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence- Communicates with operational stake holders throughout shift- Wearing all Watco and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment- Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed- Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately- Knowledge of weight limits, load distribution, and material storage protocols - 3 years of experience working with or around forklifts, with demonstrated skill in safe load handling, stacking, and maneuvering in confined spaces preferred- Basic mechanical skills with knowledge of equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance preferred- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or handheld scanners preferred- Maintain regular, dependable attendance- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including day and night shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs- Forklift Operator certification preferred- Must have a valid Driver License

Education

High School or GED equivalent

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