Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

The Coca-Cola Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beverage leader is seeking a Material Handler in Allentown to manage shipping and receiving, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of forklift experience. This position requires the ability to lift heavy items and perform in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary ranges from $46,800 to $57,200.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of forklift experience required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of shipping and receiving of products.
• Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
• Troubleshoot and correct inventory and quality problems.

Skills

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Allentown

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 19, 2025

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for picking customer orders, inventory transactions, effective stock keeping operations within Flavor Manufacturing. This position works with other personnel involved in Production to receive raw material and finished goods, staging material for production. This position works independently to manage incoming raw material, transfers materials from external warehouses to our manufacturing plant, and ships finished goods to customers as necessary. The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all documentation, implementing continuous improvement in the warehouse, and meeting all customer service requirements, safety, GMP, and quality system standards. This person may also be called on to do manufacturing and other production related tasks. The successful candidate should possess good communication skills and proficient computer skills. A high school diploma is required.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Ensure efficient operation of shipping and receiving of products.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, safety rules, and all Company rules and policies.
• Maintain accurate records and logs as required. Perform operator-related preventative maintenance duties as required.
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment including immediately correcting or reporting safety issues to your supervisor.
• Work directly with supervisor other personnel and management to problem-solve to ensure maximum efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot and correct inventory and quality problems.

Qualification & Requirements

• Education: High-School Diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of shipping and receiving
• 2+ Years forklift experience required
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Ability to trouble-shoot production-related problems
• Must be able to see and hear
• Must be able to understand and follow directions
• Must be able to demonstrate good attendance
• Ability to use and understand the WMS system
• Ability to recognize material and product defects
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Ability to work on all shifts
• Ability to work up to twelve (12) hour shifts to satisfy business needs
• Ability to work extended hours and/or overtime as required
• Ability to visually identify material defects.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Pay Range:

$46,800 - $57,200

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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