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Forklift Operator
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,785 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $39k - $46k Per Year Forklift Operator
Clarios
Occupation:
Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO - 64501Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
05/13/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Clarios | NLXWeb Site:
www.clarios.com Job #: WD47669 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Title Forklift Operator Location St. Joseph, MO (Pear Street) Pay $25.42/hr. Paid weekly on Fridays. Shift Differential- 2nd shift: +$1.00/hr.
- 3rd shift: +$2.
Shifts:
Multiple schedules available- 2nd shift: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 10:30pm
- 3rd shift: Monday to Friday 10:30pm to 6:30am What We Offer
- Starting pay $25.42/hr. with progression and incentive pay
- Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
- 401k with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1-7% with 50% match up to 3%)
- Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
- Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
- PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respirators provided
- $1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
- Fitness reimbursement program
- Recognition programs (Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, Spring Fling, etc.) Job Responsibilities
- Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions.
- Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks.
- Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants.
- Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
- Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage. Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications
- 2+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to operate power forklift truck
- Comfortable working 12+ hour days
- Ability to stand/walk for long period of time
- Ability to work in a hot environment
- Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands
- Must be able to wear required PPE About the Plant Our St.