Equipment Services Forklift Operator

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Purpose-Driven

Professional Development

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Consolidated Louisville facility is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials with various handling equipment, starting as a key member of the logistics team. You will perform loading, unloading, and shipping prep to support sales and distribution.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift and pallet jack certification, and switcher operation credentials. The role requires safety focus and the ability to work in a noisy, non-temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification required.
• Switcher operation certification required.
• Class A CDL where required.

Responsibilities

• Pull vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales requests.
• Use the switcher to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock.
• Prepare equipment for shipping with protective wrapping.
• Load/unload trailers; ensure accurate load documentation (SAP/CONA).
• Ensure outbound loads are secure with proper documentation.
• Perform daily safety pre-trips and post-trips; keep area clean.

Skills

Strong communication

Safe forklift operation

Basic math

Productivity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Switcher operation

Class A CDL (where required)

Job description

Schedule: Modnay - Thursday; start time 6:00am

Requisition ID: 262235

Locations: Louisville

Pay Range: $19.00 hourly

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Job Overview

The EQS Forklift Operator completes material movement through moving, loading, and unloading of assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level such as forklift, pallet jack.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs
• Utilize "switcher" to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock as needed
• Prepare equipment for shipping by protective wrapping as needed
• Load and unload trailers as needed, in support of delivery activities; conduct SAP/CONA via handhelds to ensure accurate accountability for loads Inbound and outbound to/from territories supported by Regional Operation Center; process to be completed following CCCI SOP’S
• Ensure all Outbound loads are secured, safe, and proper documentation is attached (STO)
• Safety/Housekeeping-Performing Pre-Trips and Post Trips daily documentation, keeping work area neat and clutter‑free
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed; assist with equipment staging and other movements as directed, including junking of equipment and yard maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehension of basic safety principles including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment Advanced forklift skills (single-wide)
• Ability to efficiently, safely operate forklifts in a small area
• Pallet-jack skills
• Rudimentary mechanical skills
• Operate multiple pieces of simple machinery
• Simple tool usage
• Read and Follow written SOP’s 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
• Capacity 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 extreme (hot, cold) temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces and broken glass
• Infrequent lifting, moving product
• Occasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
• Sitting for long periods.
• Frequent getting on, off of a forklift.
• Opening and closing truck dock doors

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift, pallet jack certification.
• Switcher operation certification.
• Class A CDL where required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environment

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.