Forklift Operator

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC is hiring a Forklift Operator to move product and materials within a production/warehouse setting. You will operate powered equipment, load and unload trailers, and support shipping and receiving functions to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires 1+ year of warehouse or forklift experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver heavy loads safely. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of warehouse or forklift experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate manual/powered material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vehicles to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Load and unload trailers and route trucks.
• Move product manually when required.
• Assist with shipping and receiving duties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Pushing & pulling equipment

Manual material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
• You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
• You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving product or materials in a production or warehouse environment using power tools and vehicles.

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment to transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished goods to designated area
• Load and unload trailers and/or route trucks
• Move product and/or materials manually as required
• Assist with shipping and receiving functions as directed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures

Job Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• 1+ years of prior warehouse, stocking or forklift experience required
• Must have the ability to lift, carry and position product weighing up to 50 pounds above shoulder height without assistance
• Must have the ability to push and pull manual and powered material handling equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand-truck etc.) containing product loads for a minimum of 100 yards without assistance

Benefits & Perks
Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

*Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification
Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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