Forklift Operator

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in Baton Rouge, LA. The position includes operating powered industrial equipment and ensuring safe and efficient warehouse operations. Ideal candidates should have forklift experience and a commitment to safety, while receiving competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive Medical Plan

401(k) match program

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays or flexible schedule as required.
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment while following safety policy.
• Verify all product incoming and outgoing.
• Stack loads properly and perform daily forklift inspections.

Skills

Attention to Safety

Ability to Read and Write English

Teamwork

Education

Less than high school education

Job description

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Division: Louisiana

Work Schedule: Monday till Friday with frequent weekend starting 3:30pm until

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About Us

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details
  
  

Job Description

The Operator – Forklift 1 is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Operation of powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing
• Stacking loads properly
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Correctly rotate product/materials
• Responsible for following all warehouse operating procedures
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Less than high school education; or up to 1-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Ability to work with all functional team members
  
  

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit F

Stand O

Walk O

Bend O

Kneel/Squat O

Climb Stairs O

Crawling O

Overhead Reach L

Typing O

Vehicle Operation R

PPE/Special Clothing C

Grasp O

Push/Pull O

Fine Manipulation O

Lift up to 50 lbs O

Carry up to 50 lbs O

Pushing up to 50 lbs O

Pulling up to 50 lbs O

Exposure to Water O

Exposure to Chemicals L

Exposure to Weather F

Exposure to Noise F

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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