Forklift Operator

PepsiCo; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Lima, OH is seeking a Warehouse Associate to unload trucks, store finished products, and prepare pallets for delivery. You will operate a forklift, load pallets, and help maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.

The role requires passing a forklift skills test, lifting 20–45 lb cases repeatedly, and working 2-on/2-off/3-on shifts with start times from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Weekend/holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old (21+ if CDL required).
• Pass the physical capabilities test and forklift driving test.
• Valid U.S. CDL license if required.
• Pass DOT physical and DOT road test if applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner.
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards.
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area (yard and warehouse).
• Reload route trucks promptly and safely.
• Sort and store partial cases of products returned on route trucks.
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre-trip inspections).
• Comply with GMPs, safety, audit and food safety standards.
• May be required to work with production equipment and associated technologies.
• Meet performance/productivity standards.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Overview

Unloads transport trucks delivering finished products to the warehouse and stores them in designated space. Loads empty pallets and plastic storage flats/shells for the transport truck to return to the manufacturing location. Positions loads pre‑made, multi‑product pallets onto local delivery trucks. May include housekeeping duties such as recycling plastic, mopping/sweeping, and ensuring cleanliness standards. Must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test. Requires lifting cases weighing 20–45 pounds repeatedly throughout a long work period and carrying them while reaching, bending, climbing, walking, and standing to move product through the warehouse. May include periodic weekend and/or holiday work.

Schedule and Compensation

Work Days: 2‑on/2‑off/3‑on schedule. Start Times: 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pay: $25.55 per hour.

Primary Accountabilities

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area (e.g. yard and warehouse)
• Reload route trucks promptly and safely
• Sort and store partial cases of products returned on route trucks
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre‑trip inspections)
• Comply with GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES, safety, audit and food safety standards
• May be required to work with production equipment and associated technologies
• Meet performance/productivity standards
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older; 21 years or older if Valid U.S. CDL Required
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable)
• Must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test
• Valid U.S. CDL license (if required)
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required

Helpful Experience

• Working in a high‑speed manufacturing environment (team‑oriented, deadline‑driven, high performance demands, fast‑paced)
• Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically)
• Working with standards of operation (e.g., OSHA requirements on minimum/maximum speeds, signaling, placing products in appropriate areas)

EEO & Pay Transparency Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.