Forklift Operator - St Petersburg

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator in Saint Petersburg, where you will play a crucial role in the logistics of a leading beverage distributor. This exciting position involves operating industrial vehicles to transport products in a dynamic warehouse environment. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will ensure that materials are moved accurately and comply with company policies. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and a 401K program. If you have a passion for logistics and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K with Company Match

Supplemental Life Insurance

Three Weeks of Vacation Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to operate manual/powered pallet jack.
• 1+ year prior warehouse/forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment.
• Transport raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Manual Handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largestprivately-heldand 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:

• Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largestprivately-heldand 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:

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

Coke Florida is looking for a Forklift Operator for our St Petersburg facility. Working 1:00 pm - 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:

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

For this role, you will need:

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

Additional qualifications that will make you successful in this role:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience preferred.
• Previous experience within high -speed industrial environment a plus.
• 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 isat-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.