Part-Time Forklift Operator (Experienced) - Foods

PepsiCo; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a warehouse associate to safely operate a forklift after training, load and unload pallets, and place products in multi-tier storage.

You will use handheld scanners and inventory systems to pick cases and keep inventory flowing, while performing housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe workspace. The role requires weekend shifts, physical endurance, and the ability to work in environmental conditions typical of a busy plant.

Qualifications

• You are able to work on weekends and holidays as required.
• You can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• You can stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods.
• You can climb and work at heights using ladders or lifts.
• You are willing to work in a high temperature, humid, noisy, and slippery environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift after training and certification.
• Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers.
• Safely place and store product in multi-tier warehouse storage.
• Pick appropriate cases according to orders using required technology.
• Properly manage warehouse inventory with handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems.
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Safety consciousness

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $25.49 per hour

• Location: Portsmouth, VA

• Work Days: Sunday‑Wednesday

• Start Time: 4:00 PM

• End Time: 12:00 AM

Minimum Qualifications

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
• You can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant
• You are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces

Load, store, and pick pallets of beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos using forklifts and warehouse technology, keeping inventory flowing to stores that depend on you.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a forklift after training and certification
• Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers
• Safely place and store product in multi-tiered warehouse storage
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Properly manage warehouse inventory by using handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems
• Complete general housekeeping and sanitation tasks as needed (for example, sweeping, cleaning trailers, taking out trash)

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands‑on and classroom training
• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity/ Age

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