Forklift Operator

Summary Description

Reporting to the department Manager, 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.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard‑toe and slip/oil‑resistant shoes, safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Adhere 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 and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
• Use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
• Operate powered industrial trucks in a high‑paced environment and be in‑house forklift certified.
• Supply raw materials to 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.

• Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Demonstrate basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.

• 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.

• High School Certificate or equivalent (GED).
• 3 years+ work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

• 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: 0% travel anticipated.

• Stand or sit – frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently.
• Lifting 50 lbs (minimum 5 lbs) – frequently.
• Carry weight, lift – frequently.
• Walking – frequently.
• Driving (forklift) – frequently.
• Climbing stairs/ladders or balancing – frequently.
• Visual/Sensory – moderate attention with one or two senses at a time required.
• Coordination and dexterity – excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental stress – pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy and/or similar demands.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
• Well‑being Benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

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.