Forklift Operator Jobs in Saint Peters, MO

A Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the logistics industry, ensuring the efficient management of goods in warehouses and distribution centers. Their primary responsibilities include loading and unloading cargo, moving goods stored on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, stacking goods in the correct storage bays, and following inventory control instructions. They also check loads for accuracy and damages, ensuring that the correct products are delivered to the right location. To ensure safety, forklift operators are required to perform regular machine checks and adhere to safety regulations.

Important skills for a Forklift Operator include good hand-eye coordination, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to safety guidelines. As the work involves lifting heavy goods and operating machinery, forklift operators must be comfortable with physical work and have a high level of mechanical aptitude. They should also have a good understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control. Certifications in forklift operation are critical, with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) forklift certification being a common requirement. Prior to becoming a Forklift Operator, a person may have roles such as a Warehouse Associate, Delivery Driver, or Material Handler.

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Warehouse Associate

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 4 hours ago

The Warehouse Associate supports the team and our customers by accurately and safely receiving/pulling orders in a fast-paced environment....

Warehouse Associate (Full Time, Nights)

  • Saint Charles, MO (9 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (9 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

Willingness to train and be certified to drive material handling equipment as required by job duty....

Material Handler

  • Maryland Heights, MO (4 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Maryland Heights, MO (4 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

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Material Handler

  • Saint Charles, MO (9 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (9 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

Position Summary: Under general supervision, check, store and organize materials from the warehouse. Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees...

St. Louis Warehouse Specialist

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 8 hours ago

Compensation Details: $19.75 Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love....

Distribution Associate 2 - Day Shift

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 16 hours ago

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the...

Sr Material Handler - Day Shift

  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 17 hours ago

Description Benefits at bioMerieux: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one 11 paid holidays 160 hours of paid time off Annual bonus 9.5% 401k company contribution with no...

Warehouse Associate

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 17 hours ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers in loading and unloading trucks Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing,...

Warehouse Associate - Sanitation

  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 17 hours ago
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 17 hours ago

jack Ability to work with yeast and flour products Must successfully pass a preemployment background check PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, climb stairs,...

Warehouse Order Puller - Now Hiring

  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 22 hours ago

job summary: As an order puller, you will be responsible for pulling orders, labelling them and placing them in crates....

Delivery Material Handler / Roof Loader (391)

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago

ABC Supply is the nations largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building materials. Delivery Material Handlers at ABC assist in the safe and accurate delivery of materials from...

Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift....

Market Delivery Warehouse Associate - Nights

  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (8 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago

What You Will Do Market Delivery Warehouse Associates are responsible for unloading and staging XDT deliveries, managing inventory by utilizing warehouse management system (WMS), assembling...

1st Shift Distribution Picker, Mon - Fri 10a - 6:30p, $19.55 per hour

  • Fenton, MO (16 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fenton, MO (16 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Job Duties Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product and POS material. Utilizes manual and power material handling equipment....

Non-CDL Dockworker - Full Time

  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (19 miles from Saint Peters, MO)
  • 1 day ago

AAA Cooper Transportation, founded in 1955, is an asset based multi-regional trucking company providing less-than-truckload, truck load, dedicated contract carriage, brokerage and international...

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Salary for Forklift Operator Jobs in Saint Peters, MO

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Highest Education Level

Forklift Operators in Saint Peters, MO offer the following education background
High School or GED
48.8%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Forklift Operators in Saint Peters, MO
2-4 years
44.1%
Less than 1 year
28.0%
None
23.7%
1-2 years
4.3%


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