Operator - Forklift 1 LC

Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. in Louisiana is seeking an Operator - Forklift 1 to move product safely using powered industrial equipment and follow UNITED safety policies.

You will verify inbound and outbound goods, stack loads properly, perform daily forklift inspections and assist with housekeeping. The role requires 18+ years old, good English, reliable attendance, and willingness to work weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English.
• Minimum age 18 years old.
• Attendance is essential.
• Follow UNITED safety policies and wear PPE as required.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays or flexible schedule.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Verify inbound and outbound product, raw materials and full goods.
• Stack loads properly and perform daily forklift inspections.
• Perform general housekeeping and rotate product/materials as needed.
• Follow warehouse procedures and management directions.

Skills

English literacy

Attendance reliability

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

PPE adherence

Education

Less than high school education or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Division: Louisiana

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 5AM-2PM Weekends and Holidays as needed

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 after first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid holiday & sick time (eligible after 90 days)
• 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
• Paid weekly or monthly (depending on position)
• 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 Operator - Forklift 1 is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment.

What your day will look like:

• Operation of powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing
• Stacking loads properly
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Correctly rotate product/materials
• Responsible for following all warehouse operating procedures
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 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-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Ability to work with all functional team members

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	F
Stand	O
Walk	O
Bend	O
Kneel/Squat	O
Climb Stairs	O
Crawling	O
Overhead Reach	L
Typing	O
Vehicle Operation	R
PPE/Special Clothing	C
Grasp	O
Push/Pull	O
Fine Manipulation	O
Lift up to 50 lbs	O
Carry up to 50 lbs	O
Pushing up to 50 lbs	O
Pulling up to 50 lbs	O
Exposure to Water	O
Exposure to Chemicals	L
Exposure to Weather	F
Exposure to Noise	F

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