Entry Level Forklift Operator - Day Shift | St. Louis, MO Job at Watco, Saint Louis, MO

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  • Watco
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

 

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco .

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and  benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's  Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Entry Level Forklift Operator – Day Shift | St. Louis, MO
Hourly Pay: $19.00 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

Watco is hiring an Entry Level or 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 location is a part of The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 88 (Union). This full-time, day shift role supports rail and truck transloading in a secure, regulated environment. No forklift certification? We provide paid training and certification for the right candidate. 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, and wear required PPE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate an electric sit-down forklift (up to 5,500 lb capacity) safely and efficiently 
• 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 day shifts, with availability for overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs
• Forklift Operator certification is a plus - training and certification provided if needed
• Valid Driver License preferred

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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