2nd Forklift Operator II

Full Time 2nd Forklift Operator II – Coca‑Cola Consolidated

Location: Erlanger

Pay Range: $21.40 hourly

Schedule: 2nd shift;
Monday - Friday / 5pm - 1:30am

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The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level, such as a forklift and or pallet jack.

• Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs.
• Ensure all outbound loads are secured and safe by applying protective wrapping as needed and that the proper documentation is attached (STO).
• Load and unload trailers, as needed, to support delivery activities following CCCI SOPs, ensuring accuracy by updating SAP and CONA via handhelds for accountability of inbound and outbound loads to/from territories supported by the Regional Operation Center.
• Perform all safety and housekeeping activities, including conducting pre‑and post‑trip checks, reviewing daily documentation for accuracy, and keeping the work area neat and clutter‑free.
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed, assist with staging equipment and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenance.
• Utilize a switcher to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock as needed.

• Working knowledge of basic safety principles, including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment.
• Advanced forklift skills (single‑wide), with the ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a small area.
• Basic pallet‑jack skills.
• Rudimentary mechanical skills and simple tool usage.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of simple machinery.
• Read and follow written SOPs or instructions.
• Complete forms (handwritten and/or computer‑based) to document activities and results.
• Follow verbal instructions; intermediate math skills.
• Thorough understanding of elements contributing to productivity.
• Capacity to assess order building, loading workflow and choose optimum pick‑load path.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiency.
• Ability to consistently count received and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Must be able to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces, and broken glass.
• Occasionally lift over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Frequent getting on, off of a forklift.
• Opening and closing truck dock doors.

• Forklift, pallet jack certification.
• Switcher operation certification.
• Class A CDL where required.

• Previous experience in a logistics environment.
• Understanding of truck, trailer loading strategies, and weight distribution principles.

Noisy and non‑temperature‑controlled environment including high and low‑temperature environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.