Forklift Operator, Nightshift

Refresco; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beverage company as a Forklift Operator on the night shift. You'll be responsible for unloading raw materials, loading finished goods, and ensuring safety standards. This role requires forklift certification and offers a competitive pay rate of $17.50/hour plus shift differential. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Qualifications

• Ability to operate propane forklifts in a high-paced environment.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload raw materials and load trucks with finished goods.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain work areas.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards.

Skills

English

Forklift Certification

Basic Computer Functions

Education

High School Certification

Tools

SAP

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

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

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 would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Shift: Nightshift (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Continental / Block Schedule)

Pay rate: $17.50/hour plus $1.00/Hour Shift Differential

Essential Functions:

• Unload raw materials from incoming trucks and put in designated areas. Check count of incoming raw materials
• Load trucks with the proper raw materials. Check amounts of product as loading
• Load/unload trucks with the proper finished goods. Check amounts of product as loading/unloading
• Ability to operate propane forklifts in a high-paced environment and be forklift certified
• Supply bottles to the production lines
• Perform pre-trip inspections and battery/propane tank changing operations
• Perform any other driving activities as directed by supervision
• Clean/maintain their work areas throughout the shift
• Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety/Food Quality and provide proper notification to a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issues
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times
• Must be available to work overtime when needed
• Properly adhere to Company policies and all safety requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment requirements on the job
• Other duties as assigned by manager, supervisor, and/or lead
  
  
  

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to read and write English, job instructions
• Must be able to perform basic computer functions
• Qualified associate must be forklift certified
• The associate must occasionally lift and/or maneuver more than 50 pounds
  
  
  

Proficiency Level:

Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced in SAP
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on concrete surface.
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, crouch, reach, climb and/or stoop throughout the shift as needed to successfully perform job duties.
• Successful completion of a post offer physical assessment, drug screen and background check required.
  
  
  

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
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs
  
  
  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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