Material Handler - Loader

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive medical plan

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

CDL tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coca-Cola UNITED is seeking a Material Handler-Loader to fill customer orders and prepare shipments. This role requires operating pallet jacks and forklifts, identifying products, and ensuring accurate picking and staging of materials.

The position emphasizes safety, attendance, English proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Training is available to support career growth and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Forklift and electric riding pallet jack experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule
• Safety and asset protection responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Fill orders from tickets according to set quotas.
• Move items using pallet jack and riding jacks.
• Identify product by description and quantity and place in staging area.
• Check for accuracy in picking.
• Complete daily powered equipment inspection form.
• Read orders to determine items to move or distribute.
• Sort and place materials on pallets by size/type/product code.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Record amounts of materials received or distributed.
• Count items for distribution to ensure conformance to standards.
• Perform duties as assigned by management

Skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Less than high school education or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Job description

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 12:00pm - until job complete

From $41,100 Annually

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details
  

Job Description

The Material Handler-Loader is responsible for filling customer orders with tickets or voice by performing the following duties

What your day will look like:

• Fills orders from tickets according to set quotas
• Orders filled manually by walking and use of pallet jack and/or riding jacks
• Identify product by description and quantity then removing product from area and carrying to the staging area
• Check for accuracy in picking
• Complete daily powered equipment inspection form
• Reads customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Sorts and places materials or items on pallets according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code
• Marks materials with identifying information
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed
• Count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to Company standards
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Less than high school education; or up to 1 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift and electric riding pallet jack experience preferred
• Ability to effectively adapt to change
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work safely and securely
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit L

Stand C

Walk C

Bend R

Kneel/Squat R

Climb Stairs L

Crawling L

Overhead Reach O

Typing L

Vehicle Operation X

PPE/Special Clothing C

Grasp R

Push/Pull F

Fine Manipulation F

Lift up to 50 lbs F

Carry up to 50 lbs F

Pushing up to 50 lbs F

Pulling up to 50 lbs F

Exposure to Water L

Exposure to Chemicals L

Exposure to Weather L

Exposure to Noise L

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.