Forklift Operator - St Petersburg

Coke Florida Careers; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading independent Coca-Cola bottler as a Forklift Operator! This role involves operating industrial vehicles to move products in a fast-paced warehouse environment. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, you will play a crucial role in transporting raw materials and finished goods. The company offers a supportive work culture, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, a 401K program, and tuition reimbursement. If you have a keen attention to detail and experience in a warehouse setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with an esteemed organization recognized for its excellence in management and corporate culture.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision plans

401K program with company match

Supplemental Life Insurance

Three weeks of vacation pay

10 company paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 1+ year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Load and unload trailers and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.

In 2024, for the 3rd year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

Who We Are:

Coke Florida is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.

Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.

In 2024, for the 3rd year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.

What We Offer:

Eligible full-time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:

1. Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
2. 401K program with healthy company match
3. Supplemental Life Insurance
4. Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
5. Tuition reimbursement
6. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
7. Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is looking for a Forklift Operator for our St. Petersburg facility. We are currently looking for 2nd shift working 1pm - finish /5 days a week.

What You Will Do:

As a Coke Florida Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for moving product or materials in a production or warehouse environment using powered tools and vehicles.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Operate industrial vehicles and equipment.
2. Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished goods to designated area.
3. Load and unload designated trailers and/or route trucks.
4. Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
5. Move product and/or materials manually as required.

For this role, you will need:

1. Ability to operate a manual / powered pallet jack or lift product.
2. Demonstrated attention to detail.

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. 1+ year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience preferred.
3. Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment a plus.
4. Forklift certification is preferred.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.