Forklift Operator

Description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks with raw materials and/or finished goods. Forklift Operators may also supply raw materials to a production line as well as remove finished goods from a production line. Forklift Operators will acquire and maintain in-house forklift certification and adhere to all safety guidelines and Personal Protection Equipment.

Salary: Starting at $25.18/hr

Shift: Applicants must be flexible to work varying shifts based on business needs, including weekends, overnights, holidays, and potential 10- or 12-hour schedules depending on the position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).

• Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.

• Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.

• Ability to use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.

• Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.

• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) in a high paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.

• Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.

• Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.

• Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.

• Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.

• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.

• May have production machine operation duties.

Required Skills:

• Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.

• Must be able to perform basic computer functions.

• Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.

• Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.

• Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.

• Technology: Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.

• Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.

• Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification or equivalent (GED).

• 3 years + work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.

• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.

• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance    

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts  

• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance

• Short-term disability and long-term disability   

• Pet Insurance  

• Legal Benefits  

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match  

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off   Days

• Well-being Benefit

• Discount and Total Reward Programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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