Forklift Operator II

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced Forklift Operator II to move and manage materials across the facility. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, pull equipment for sales requests, and ensure secure outbound loads with proper documentation, while following SAP/CONA handheld workflows.

You will perform pre/post-trip safety checks, maintain a clean work area, and assist with yard movements. CDL/Class A may be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Switcher operation certification is required.
• CDL Class A is required where job dictates.
• Experience with SAP and handheld devices for inbound/outbound loads.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload assets using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Pull vending and equipment to fulfill sales requests and ensure loads are secured.
• Load/unload trailers and document activities with accuracy.
• Follow SOPs, maintain safety and housekeeping, and support yard maintenance.
• Operate a switcher for 53’ and pup trailers to the dock.
• Ensure accurate counts and documentation for inbound/outbound loads.

Skills

Safety principles

Forklift operation (single-wide)

Pallet-jack skills

Machinery operation

Read and follow SOPs

Documentation / forms

Verbal instruction compliance

Intermediate math

Productivity awareness

Communication skills

Temperature/work environment tolerance

Stamina for lifting 25–50 lbs

Sit for long periods

Forklift on/off frequent

Dock door operation

Switcher operation certification

Education

Switcher operation certification

CDL Class A where required

Tools

SAP

CONA handhelds

Job description

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The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level, such as a forklift and, or pallet jack.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs
• Ensure all Outbound loads are secured and safe by applying protective wrapping as needed and that the proper documentation is attached (STO)
• Load and unload trailers, as needed, to support delivery activities following CCCI SOPs to ensure accuracy by updating SAP, CONA via handhelds for accountability of Inbound and outbound loads to, from territories supported by Regional Operation Center
• Perform all safety and housekeeping activities, including conducting pre-and post-tripchecks,reviewing daily documentation for accuracy, and keeping the work area neat and clutter-free
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed, assist with staging equipment and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenance
• Utilize a switcher to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock as needed

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic safety principles, including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment
• Advanced forklift skills (single-wide), with the ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a small area
• Basic pallet-jack skills
• Rudimentary mechanical skills and simple tool usage
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of simple machinery
• Read and Follow written SOP’s or instructions
• Complete forms (handwritten and, or computer-based) to document activities and results
• Follow verbal instructions Intermediate math skills
• Thorough understanding of elements contributing to productivity
• Capacity to assess order building, loading workflow and choose optimum pick, load path
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiency
• Ability to consistently count received and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracy
• Possess strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces, and broken glass
• Occasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Frequent getting on, off of a forklift
• Opening and closing truck dock doors

Minimum Qualifications

• Switcher operation certification
• Class A CDL where required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics environment
• Understanding of truck, trailer loading strategies, and weight distribution principles

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environments