Material Handler & Forklift Operator - 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

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.