Forklift Operator - Night Shift

REFRESCO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Warehouse/Forklift Operator to load and unload materials, move goods using SAP VMU, and support production lines. The role requires in-house forklift certification or ability to obtain it, strict adherence to GMP and PPE requirements, and a safety-first mindset.

Join Refresco’s team in Missouri, where operatives play a key role in maintaining efficient, compliant warehouse and production activities alongside a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food-safety standards.
• Ability to use SAP for material handling transactions.
• In-house forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload raw materials from trucks and transport to designated areas.
• Operate forklifts and related VMUs for material handling in production and warehouse areas.
• Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and follow PPE safety protocols.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

SAP

GMP compliance

PPE compliance

Tools

VMU SAP on forklift

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
• Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
• Ability to use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
• Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) in a high paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.
• Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.
• Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.
• Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
• Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• May have production machine operation duties.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco Beverages US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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