Forklift Operator II

Responsible for the safe and efficient handling, staging, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous to and from trucks and production lines. This job will be operating material-handling equipment (sit down/stand up/reach electric forklift), maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting shipment preparation, and ensuring compliance with safety and documentation standards.

LOCATION: 7405 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO

PAY: $21.50 + $0.75 (bi-weekly pay)*Pay increase July 2026 & quarterly bonus

HIRE TYPE: Direct, Full time

INTERVIEW PROCESS: Phone Interview, Written & Hands-On Forklift Test & Onsite Interview.

• Delivering the proper material on time to the various areas of the manufacturing plant, according to the requisitions or instructions given to them.
• Prepare finished goods for transportation to the distribution site.
• Load and offload trailers and store finished and unfinished products in the proper place.
• Count and verify by proper item and lot number, all materials during palletization, loading and unloading and stores all materials in the proper place.
• Assemble, weigh, and stage raw materials and packaging components needed for production and maintains proper documentation.
• Occasionally performing proper palletization of finished or unfinished products and storing them in the proper place as designated.
• Refueling/recharging material-handling equipment and complete daily maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: cleaning the equipment and checking the oil, water, battery, and lubrication of the equipment.
• 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.
• Maintain written and/or electronic records as required by management (i.e. cGMP or ISO procedures).
• Maintain clean equipment and work areas at all time.
• Moving and loading hazardous wastes, as directed by the supervisor.
• Move and arrange drums on pallets from the floor.
• Weigh drums and bags of raw materials, calculate usage required, and containers as needed.
• Perform necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to:
  • read and comprehend written instructions, safety warning labels, and machine instruction manuals.
  • move, carry, and lift approximately 60 pounds.
  • climb heights of approximately 15 feet, and stand for long periods of time.
  • work with minimal supervision, and have basic computer skills.
  • perform necessary quality and inventory control data gathering and input in either written or electronic formats.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Basic math and writing skills.

PREFERRED:

• Current/valid OSHA forklift certification.
• 2+ years of previous experience operating a forklift in a production/manufacturing environment supporting production lines.
• Previous experience working with chemicals, hazardous materials, or in a regulated (FDA/ISO) chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency operating electric forklifts, specifically sit-down.
• Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing practices OSHA safety standards.
• Experience working overnights/3rd shift.

OTHER:

• Ability to work in environment with chemical agents.
• Ability to wear proper PPE (safety glasses, safety shoes, hair/beard net).
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs as needed.
• On time and regular attendance for each shift.
• May need to provide proof of degree and/or previous work experience for pre-employment/onboarding.

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay (bonus participation).
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Long/Short Term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Maternity & Paternal Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career.

Pay rate for this opportunity is $21.50/hour. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.