Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

G&J-Pepsi-Col; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J-Pepsi-Col in Lexington, KY is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to safely build and load pallets for delivery to Enhanced customers. You will operate a forklift, follow build sheets, and work with the warehouse team to meet daily targets.

This on-site role requires 6–12 months of forklift experience, a GED or high school diploma, and the ability to obtain a forklift license. Overtime and strict safety adherence in a beverage distribution setting are possible.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months forklift experience in a warehouse.
• Knowledge of beverage distribution environment is a plus.
• Ability to obtain forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Builds and loads pallets with forklift according to build sheets.
• Ensures pallets are loaded safely into correct truck bays.
• Completes safety checks and required paperwork.
• Wears PPE and adheres to OSHA and company standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and assists in stocking.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Lexington, 559 South Forbes Road, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Position Summary

Forklift Operators serve our internal and external customers by quickly, safely and accurately building and loading pallets of product to be delivered to our Enhanced customers

Essential Functions

• Builds pallets of product accurately by identifying proper location and quantity of product requested on build sheets.
• Utilizes forklift to load pallets into truck bay; ensures that each pallet is loaded correctly into the correct truck bay as requested on build sheets.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all personal protective equipment.
• Stacks products and builds pallets according to established standards to ensure stability and safety of pallets.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. loading process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments; works with Load Auditors and Warehouse Management Team to resolve problems, errors and mis-picks.
• Completes equipment safety checklists, build sheet forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.
• Notifies restocker of stock outages so that product can be replenished on staging racks
• Maintains cleanliness and assists in the organization of the warehouse (e.g. cuts away shrink wrap from pallets, gathers damaged materials, cleans up spills, stocks and fills storage racks).
• Moves and parks trucks in order to maintain efficient and timely loading process.
• Trains new employees to perform Enhanced Forklift Operator job duties.
• This position involves handling, stocking, and organizing alcoholic products.

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

6-12 months forklift experience in a warehouse environment; previous food/beverage warehouse experience strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of warehouse/food distribution environment; beverage industry. Skill in internal customer service. Ability to: count accurately; read (e.g. load sheets) and write; work independently, quickly and efficiently; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; obtain a forklift license; operate a forklift, motorized pallet jack and other mechanical equipment; perform basic math functions; multi-task. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.

Lexington, 559 South Forbes Road, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America