Forklift Operator

Work Hours:

• Normal shift hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00AM- 2:30PM.
• Hours and days may fluctuate depending on need.
• Must be available to work flexible hours Monday through Sunday including overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process customer orders with sit-down, stand-up forklift and tandem pallet jack.
• Pick and stage products in inventory based on product and prevent damage to products.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Maintain warehouse housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe work environment, following company policy and procedures.

Machinery:

• Sit-down 3-wheel forklift, tandem pallet jack, cascade 4-wheel sit-down forklift, stand-up reach truck.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facility.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds independently.

Work Environment:

• Temperature: Freezer areas are zero degrees or colder, with wind chills of -10 degrees. The dock is maintained at approximately 34 degrees.
• Noise: Forklift alarms and circulatory fans throughout the facility.

LOCATED IN METRO ST. LOUIS

• 15 miles from South County, MO
• 13 miles from Belleville, IL
• 21 miles from Waterloo, IL
• 37 miles from Marissa, IL

About Branding Iron - Holten Meat:

Branding Iron - Holten Meat is the number one frozen ground beef patty provider in the country. Operating a 150,000 square foot food processing facility in the heart of St. Louis. Branding Iron - Holten Meat manufactures and distributes processed meat items including steaks, patties, ribs and breaded cuts to food service institutions and retail food providers throughout the United States.

Qualifications/Other Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with a sit-down and stand-up forklift.
• Must be able to read orders for picking and staging of products.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate problem solving abilities and attention to detail.