Forklift Operator - Experienced - FT - Schedule A

Frito-Lay North America, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector seeks a Forklift Operator in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time position requires operating forklifts and managing inventory in a dynamic warehouse environment. Competitive pay and benefits included, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

401(k) contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Financial support for education

Company discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move products.
• Load and unload pallets from trailers.
• Manage warehouse inventory using scanners.

Skills

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Job description

Forklift Operator - Experienced - FT - Schedule A

• Work Schedule: Start time: 12:00 AM End time: When work is completed (avg. 10 hr shifts). Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday OFF

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift to move product around a warehouse. Although you will start out as a Forklift Operator for FritoLay, we are investing in helping you grow with us. This job can open the door to career opportunities with us or our parent company, PepsiCo. In this role, here are some of the frequent tasks you will be doing:

• Safely operate a forklift after training and certification
• Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers
• 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
• General housekeeping and sanitation tasks as required (e.g., sweeping floors, cleaning trailers, taking out trash)

Our facility operates 24 hours a day, so shifts may vary, and the work is physically demanding. If you've never worked in a warehouse before, be prepared to be on your feet for the entire shift. Here are the minimum qualifications:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You are willing to work on weekends, holidays, and off shifts
• You can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• You can stand and walk for extended periods
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts
• You can work in environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces

Preferred qualifications include:

• One year of experience operating a forklift or similar equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for benefits such as:

• 401(k) contribution
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Financial support for education
• Company discounts and perks

Our application process takes approximately 20-25 minutes. We aim to get you in for an interview quickly—just watch your email for updates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

PepsiCo complies with all applicable laws regarding employment of individuals with criminal histories, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

For more information about your EEO rights, please view the EEO is the Law document and the PepsiCo EEO Policy.