Forklift Operator

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

401(k) match

Exclusive employee discounts

CDL Tuition Program reimbursement

Job summary

The Operator – Forklift 1 at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC moves product using powered industrial equipment, following safety policies. You will verify incoming/outgoing materials, stack loads correctly, and perform daily equipment inspections to ensure warehouse efficiency.

Requirements include being at least 18, fluent English, a neat appearance, and willingness to work weekends or flexible hours. Prior forklift experience is preferred and PPE is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• PPE as required by position and safety policies.
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Neat professional appearance within company guidelines.
• Ability to maintain safety and security of company assets.
• Ability to utilize all company 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.

Responsibilities

• Operation of powered industrial equipment while following safety policy.
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing.
• Stacking loads properly.
• Perform daily forklift inspections.
• Rotate product/materials correctly.
• Follow all warehouse operating procedures.
• Perform duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 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 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.