Loader (2nd Shift)

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in; Franklin Furnace (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Loader for the 2nd shift to build and load pallets for delivery. The role requires quick, safe, and accurate pallet loading in a warehousing environment.

The job emphasizes handling, stocking, and organizing alcoholic products with a focus on safety and efficiency. Prior warehouse experience is preferred; High School or GED is required, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 0–1 years material handling experience in a warehouse.
• Food/beverage warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds pallets accurately by identifying location and quantity from build sheets.
• Uses mechanical equipment to load pallets onto trucks.
• Follows OSHA, safety, and Pepsi standards; uses PPE.
• Stacks products to ensure pallet stability and safety.
• Manages stock and communicates status of loading activities to supervisor.
• Trains new loaders as needed.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Beverage industry experience

Internal customer service

Counting

Reading and writing

Independent work

Communication skills

Math skills

Multi-tasking

Mechanical equipment operation

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Pallet handling equipment

Job description

Loader (2nd Shift)

Build your future with G&J Pepsi.

Our Drivers earn competitive pay, $24.94 per hour, and receive union benefits.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm until 11:30pm or until done

Position Summary

To serve our internal and external customers by quickly, safely and accurately building and loading pallets of product to be delivered to our customers.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Builds pallets of product accurately by identifying proper location and quantity of product requested on build sheets.
• Utilizes mechanical equipment to load pallets onto truck; ensures that each pallet is loaded correctly onto the correct truck as requested on build sheets.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all personal protective equipment.
• Stacks products and builds pallets according to established standards to ensure stability and safety of pallets.
• This position involves handling, stocking, and organizing alcoholic products.
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. loading process) and G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments; works with Load Auditors and Warehouse Management Team to resolve problems, errors and mis-picks.
• Maintains cleanliness and assists in the organization of the warehouse (e.g. cuts away shrink wrap from pallets, gathers damaged materials, cleans up spills, stocks and fills storage racks). Moves and parks trucks in order to maintain efficient and timely loading process.
• Completes equipment safety checklists, build sheet forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Notifies restocker of stock outages so that product can be replenished on staging racks
• Trains new employees to perform Warehouse Loader job duties.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Education Level

High School or GED

Experience

Years of Experience – 0 – 1 years of material handling experience in a warehouse environment; previous food/beverage warehouse experience strongly preferred.

More about us

G&J Pepsi is a family-owned Pepsi bottler with a legacy of serving Ohio and Kentucky for more than 100 years. We take pride in delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service while fostering a culture built on dignity, respect, and integrity. At G&J Pepsi, you'll have the opportunity to build your future with a company that invests in its people, values long-term career growth, and provides the stability and support to help you succeed.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of: warehouse/food distribution environment; beverage industry. Skill in: internal customer service. Ability to: count accurately; read (e.g. load sheets) and write; work independently, quickly and efficiently; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate mechanical equipment; perform basic math functions; multi-task. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.