Forklift Operator US - 1st Shift

Our Vision

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

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and required personal protective equipment while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (e.g. SQF) standards.
• Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks, validate quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions on the forklift computer.
• Use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
• Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions using the forklift VMU.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT™) 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 and maintain work areas throughout the shift.
• Represent the company in a positive manner at all times.
• May have production machine operation duties.

• Capacity to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Demonstrated operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.
• Problem‑solving skill:
  Quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Familiarity with warehouse management software for inventory and logistics tracking.
• Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
• Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

• High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred: over 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight, and holidays. Overtime may be scheduled as needed.
• Environment:
  Fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts; noise requires hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold. Structured and supervised.

• 0% travel anticipated.

• Stand or sit.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Carry weight, lift.
• Walking.
• Driving (forklift).
• Climb stairs or ladders or balance.
• Visual or sensory attention to moderate tasks with one or two senses at a time.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
• Tolerance for mental stress from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy demands, or similar.

• Job duties may change or new duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Pay range: $17.58 – $20.00 per hour, plus eligibility for performance‑based bonuses.
• Shift: 1
• Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• 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.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 5 vacation days and paid sick time in accordance with applicable law.
• Discount and total reward programs.

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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