Forklift Operator (Experienced) - Foods

PepsiCo; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a warehouse associate for a Wednesday–Friday night shift (7pm–7am) to load, store and pick pallets using forklifts and warehouse technology.

You will work weekends/holidays as required and contribute to keeping popular brands like Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos flowing to stores. Join a high-energy team, operate forklifts after training, and use handheld scanners to track inventory.

Qualifications

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift.
• Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You can stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant.
• You are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers.
• Safely operate a forklift after training and certification.
• Safely place and store product in multi-tiered warehouse storage.
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology.
• Properly manage warehouse inventory by using handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems.
• Complete general housekeeping and sanitation tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Warehouse safety

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Quick LookPay: $27.45 per hourLocation: Aberdeen, MDWork Days: Wednesday-Friday 7pm-7am | (Wed 1am-7am)Start Time: 7pmEnd Time: 7amClick here to watch our Realistic Job Preview!Load, store, and pick pallets of beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos using forklifts and warehouse technology, keeping inventory flowing to stores that depend on you.Minimum QualificationsYou are 18 years of age or olderYou will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shiftYou can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodationYou can stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodationYou can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodationYou can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodationYou are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plantYou are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfacesWhat You’ll DoSafely operate a forklift after training and certificationLoad and unload pallets of product to and from trailersSafely place and store product in multi-tiered warehouse storagePick appropriate cases according to order using required technologyProperly manage warehouse inventory by using handheld scanners and Inventory Control SystemsComplete general housekeeping and sanitation tasks as needed (for example, sweeping, cleaning trailers, taking out trash)What to ExpectOn-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom trainingHigh Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shiftHealth & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.Click here to join our Talent CommunityOur Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / AgeIf you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.Please view our Pay Transparency Statement