Forklift Operator Union

Location: Maryland Heights

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 on of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top pf our
 game. Weare 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?

Contractual hourly wage rate is $22.50 per hour- additional $.20 per hour 2nd
 and 3rd shift allowance.

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.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

* Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

* Health Savings Account

* Life and AD&D Insurance

* Legal Benefits

* 401(k) savings plan

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 site or a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant’s
 resume will become property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco Beverages
 US, Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without
 any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.

 Employment agencies that have agreements with Refresco Beverages, Inc., and have
 been engaged in a search shall submit resume to the designated Refresco
 recruiter or, upon authorization, submit resume to this career site to be
 eligible for placement fees.