Forklift Operator
Virbac
Summary
Virbac Animal Health is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our Warehouse Team located in Bridgeton, MO. The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Picker duties.
Job description
Area of responsibility 1: Receiving
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move material/product to storage locations.
- Efficiently stack and store the product/material in the appropriate area(s) accurately.
- Pull material to support production requirements.
- Return material to storage location after production use.
Expected results: Product received, stored, located and provided accurately and timely.
Area of responsibility 2: Shipping
- Store/locate finished product in the warehouse.
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Complete location report for recording.
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers for shipping.
Expected results: Ensure finished product is stored and shipped accurately per customer requirements.
Area of responsibility 3: Quality
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
- Report quality variances.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
- Conduct operations following GMP.
Expected results: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Area of responsibility 4: Safety/Equipment
- Load, unload, move, stack, store and stage product and materials using a forklift, or other power equipment according to approved operating guidelines.
- Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- On a daily basis, inspect the forklift or other equipment and complete a log.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
Expected results: Maintain a high standard of safety in warehouse operations.
Area of responsibility 5: Inventory
- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
Expected results: Ensure accurate inventory counts.
Requirements
- Forklift Certification
- Warehouse Experience
- Knowledge of ERP Systems
- Inventory Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- Internal mobility
- Individual development plans
- Professional and personal life balance
Company overview
Virbac is a leading French animal health company founded in 1968 by veterinarian Pierre-Richard Dick. As the world's 6th largest veterinary pharmaceutical group, Virbac specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing comprehensive healthcare solutions for both companion animals and livestock. The company operates globally with presence in over 100 countries through 35 sales subsidiaries and maintains production facilities across 12 countries. Virbac's extensive product portfolio includes vaccines, antibiotics, parasiticides, dental hygiene products, nutritional supplements, diagnostic tools, and dermatological treatments. With 6,400 employees worldwide and eight research and development centers across five continents, the company generated €1.397 billion in sales in 2024, with 62% coming from companion animals and 38% from farm animals. Virbac is publicly traded on Euronext Paris and maintains its headquarters in Carros, France, while continuing to expand its innovative solutions for veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners globally.