Line Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Position Summary:

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.

HOURS: 3rd shift 10pm - 6:30am Monday through Friday

*Training may take place on 1st, 2nd, or split shift as needed. 

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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

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. 

What STERIS Offers:

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.