Full Time 2nd Shift Forklift Operator II

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator II in a bustling logistics environment. This role involves efficiently moving and managing materials using forklifts and pallet jacks while ensuring safety and accuracy in all operations. You'll be pivotal in supporting delivery activities and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced setting. With opportunities for career advancement and competitive pay, this position offers a chance to grow your skills in a rewarding workplace. Embrace the challenge and make a difference in a leading beverage distribution company!

Benefits

Paid Training

401(k) with Company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Group Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Certification in switcher operation and Class A CDL where required.
• Strong knowledge of safety principles and advanced forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete material movement using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Load and unload trailers, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Perform safety checks and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Advanced forklift skills

Basic pallet-jack skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Basic safety principles

Intermediate math skills

Education

Switcher operation certification

Class A CDL

Job description

Full Time 2nd Shift Forklift Operator II

Morgantown, WV, US, 26501

Requisition ID: 216159

Posting Locations: Morgantown

Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00, depending on experience

We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement, and growth opportunities.

Full Time Teammates are also eligible for:

• Paid Training
• 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Group Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Job Overview

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-trip checks, 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 SOPs 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 and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.