Forklift Operator
📍 Location: St. Louis, MO
📢 Join Our Team at United Bags, Inc.!
Company Overview:
United Bags, Inc. is a 5th-generation, family-owned business with a rich history dating back to 1890. As a leader in industrial bag and bulk packaging solutions, we have built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. With four U.S. distribution centers and the largest sales team in the industry, we provide a wide range of products, including FIBCs (bulk bags), woven polypropylene bags, paper bags, and custom packaging solutions.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our team in St. Louis, MO. This role is essential to our operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials across our facility. If you have forklift experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to workplace safety, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts to transport industrial bags across the production floor.
- Load and unload materials from trucks, ensuring accurate placement and secure handling.
- Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance checks on forklifts.
- Move finished products to designated storage areas and prepare shipments.
- Ensure safety and quality by following handling procedures to prevent damage.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by logging material movements and verifying stock levels.
- Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies in an industrial setting.
Qualifications & Skills:
Experience: Proven experience as a forklift operator, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Certification: Valid forklift operator certification is required.
Skills:
- Ability to safely handle large or bulky materials.
- Experience maneuvering forklifts in tight spaces.
- Basic knowledge of warehouse and inventory management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment with exposure to machinery noise and dust.
- Ability to work extended hours or shifts as needed.
Work Environment:
This position is based in an industrial distribution facility, which includes:
🔹 Heavy machinery and moving equipment
🔹 Fluctuating temperatures
🔹 A team-oriented atmosphere with collaborative production workflows
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & holiday pay
- 401(k) with profit sharing
How to Apply:
Send your resume to jobs@unitedbags.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
United Bags, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local laws.