Forklift Operator

Swire Coca-Cola; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Coca-Cola in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Forklift Operator to move products and materials in a fast-paced warehouse with a strong emphasis on safety. You will operate powered industrial equipment, load/unload pallets, and support timely delivery and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities include relocating goods within the facility, ensuring proper dunnage, performing daily equipment checks, rotating products by date codes, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while meeting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification within 30 days from hire.
• 1+ years of general warehouse experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic computer skills; handheld scanners experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment to relocate products or materials within a warehouse facility.
• Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished goods to designated area to meet requirements.
• Load and unload palletized and/or non-palletized products in/out of designated trailers and route trucks.
• Ensure products are stacked, stored, and secured in compliance with policies.
• Ensure proper dunnage is loaded on transport trailers to secure the load.
• Move product and/or materials manually as required.
• Perform daily inspection and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Ensure proper rotation of product by BBE date codes.
• Meet company standards for productivity and complete training.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and assist with special projects.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse environment

Safety-conscious

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What does a Forklift Operator do at Swire Coca-Cola?

The incumbent moves products or materials in a production or warehouse environment using powered industrial equipment and/or vehicles with an extremely high focus on safety and the safety of others. Work is conducted in a very fast-paced environment where productivity expectations are high.

Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment to relocate products or materials within a warehouse facility. Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished goods to designated area to meet requirements. Efficiently load and unload palletized and/or non-palletized products / materials in or out of designated trailers and/or route trucks to meet scheduled delivery time. Ensure that products / materials are stacked, stored, and secured in compliance with regulatory/company policies and procedures
• Ensure proper dunnage is loaded on transport trailers to secure the load to prevent materials from tipping, falling, etc.
• Move product and/or materials manually as required or directed by leadership
• Perform daily inspection and minor maintenance (as needed) on equipment to ensure safe operation of equipment
• Ensure proper rotation of product by BBE date codes
• Meet company standards for productivity
• Complete training requirements
• Attend meetings as assigned and assist with special projects and events
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED) required
• Forklift Certification within 30 days from hire required
• 1+ years of general warehouse experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic computer skills required; use of hand-held scanners / other technology
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as directed by the business
• Ability to lift 50 pounds