Material Handler Day Shift

Pepsi-Cola of Central Virginia; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia is seeking a Material Handler for Day Shift to support loading, unloading, and stock handling at the warehouse. Responsibilities include operating a yard jockey, forklift, and pallet jack, building sales orders, and using a handheld scanner to ensure accuracy.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 35 pounds, and working in varying temperature conditions.

Qualifications

• High school education and/or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate motorized equipment.
• Must submit to a drug screen.
• Pass the background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate yard jockey to reposition 48' tractor trailers within loading yard area.
• Builds sales orders using automated equipment or hand built to be loaded onto beverage delivery trucks.
• Operates forklift and electric pallet jack, and must maintain OSHA Forklift Certification.
• Unloads delivered product from delivery trucks.
• Loads product to delivery trucks.
• Operate warehouse handheld scanner for picking product.
• Assist in cleaning up damages and maintain GMP, OSHA, FDA standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

OSHA certification

Handheld scanner

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Material Handler for Day Shift to join our team!

Material Handlers operate a yard jockey to position 48' tractor trailers to and from loading docks. In addition, the role loads and unloads beverage delivery trucks, as well as operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks to pack soda orders and stack cases on pallets. They also unload incoming pallets of beverages from production facilities, assist in repairing damaged goods inventory, and participate in clean-up duties. Operating a handheld scanner will help ensure accuracy. Assist in cleaning up damages.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate yard jockey to reposition 48' tractor trailers within loading yard area.
• Builds sales orders using automated equipment or hand built to be loaded onto beverage delivery trucks
• Operates forklift and electric pallet jack, and must maintain OSHA Forklift Certification
• Follows OSHA guidelines, to prevent injury to self, others, and damage of product while operating machinery
• Repairs damaged goods inventory – rinses product when necessary, and disposes of trash appropriately
• Unloads delivered product from delivery trucks
• Be efficient using Easy Pick, the warehouse software management system
• Follows company policies and procedures in accordance with established regulations (i.e.:Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA, FDA, PepsiCo and AIB Standards, FSSC 22000, etc.)
• Loads product to delivery trucks
• Operates warehouse handheld scanner for picking product
• Follows company policies and procedures that are in accordance with established standards
• Assist cleaning warehouse at the end of the shift
• Additional duties may be assigned when workload is light

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High school education and/or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate motorized equipment
• Must submit to a drug screen
• Pass the background check
• Able to work prolonged periods of time in an environment with fluctuating temperature ranges
• Able to stand prolonged periods of time
• Able to frequently lift up to 35 pounds with or without assistance

Company Description

Beginning in 1908, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia has continued to serve the community both delicious beverages and as a locally-owned, family-operated employer.