Warehouse Associate/Switcher Driver

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to safely perform a range of duties in PBV’s warehouse operations, supporting internal and external customers. Responsibilities include pulling, loading, unloading, counting, and quality checks on PBV products and materials.

The exact duties vary by facility. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and basic computer/HMI skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass forklift skills assessment and safely operate PBV equipment.
• At least six months of forklift experience preferred.
• Computer/HMI skills, mechanical aptitude, and good math, reading, and writing skills.
• Must read and understand load tickets and product labels; strong communication skills.
• Able to work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment with exposure to hot/humid or cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy and quality of received and shipped products.
• Maintain records (BOLs, receivers, pick tickets) per SOPs.
• Count damaged or returned goods.
• Safely operate yard switcher and trucks for loading/unloading.
• Interact with automation systems and record product/pallet data.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment faults and perform basic maintenance.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform safety checks on machinery and keep areas clean.
• Carry out janitorial tasks and adhere to GMP/food safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading & writing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Mathematical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Conveyors

HSPA Claw

Dock plates

Floor scrubber

Job description

Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures! At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Safely and efficiently performs a variety of duties within PBV’s warehouse operations to support both internal and external customers and meet business goals and demands. Duties will include pulling, loading, unloading, sorting, staging, stacking, building pallets, wrapping, transporting, counting, performing quality control checks, dumping, rework, replenishing, and otherwise handling of PBV products, raw materials, packaging, and other warehouse goods and materials. *The exact nature of the duties may vary, depending on the facility where the Warehouse Associate is employed.

RESPONSIBILIES/DUTIES

• Verifies accuracy and quality of products that are received from vendors/suppliers and shipped to customers.
• Performs all check-in/check-out duties assigned and maintains proper records (Bill of Ladings (BOLs), receivers, pick tickets, and other usual and customary record keeping) for each individual task according to the warehouse standard operating procedures.
• Counts goods that are returned to the plant by sales and delivery personnel that are damaged, full, and/or empty.
• Safely and efficiently operates the yard switcher and automatic/straight trucks on premises to and from their designated parking area to bay doors for loading/unloading.
• Interacts with automation systems and screens, voice pick system, paper pick tickets and/or other warehouse management systems as required to verify and record product, and to build, finish, and verify accuracy of pallets or place product on automatic conveyors in proper order to ensure accurate load outs and inventory counts.
• Identifies machine faults, troubleshoots, corrects system errors/issues and performs basic cleaning and maintenance on automation systems.
• Safely and efficiently operates various warehouse material handling/moving equipment in order to store, stage, retrieve, replenish, load or unload product and materials in designated areas or onto automatic conveyors/trailers for shipment.
• *Equipment may include single or double forklifts, High Speed Picking Area (HSPA) Claw, walkie-rider pallet jack, wrappers, or any other equipment as designated.
• Safely and efficiently operates other warehouse and material handling machinery, including the floor scrubber, cardboard baler, dock plates, bay doors, or any other equipment as designated.
• Performs all required safety and pre-trip checks on assigned machinery.
• Performs janitorial tasks as necessary in designated work area to maintain a clean and organized space (which may include the full facility), to include emptying of trash, cleaning up spills, picking up debris, restacking overturned pallets/product, or other janitorial tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Security and other food safety rules and guidelines.
• Ensures accuracy and quality of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Must be able to pass the forklift skills assessment and safely operate PBV Material Handling Equipment. At least six (6) months of Forklift experience preferred. Computer/Human Machine Interface skills. Mechanical aptitude. Good math, reading, writing, and communication skills. Sorting and grouping skills. Must be able to read and understand the difference in product labels and load ticket instructions. Must be able to count large quantities of products and materials. Must be able to read/hear and understand procedures for performing work. Must be able to work in a warehouse environment that is not climate controlled with exposure to hot/humid or cold weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

Mental Functions

Repetitive and fast paced work for prolonged periods of time requiring frequent mental or visual effort or alertness.

Physical Functions

Constantly (67%-100%) required to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally (0%-33%%) required to sit, read, climb, reach, kneel, bend, push, crawl, reach, pull cases of product, walk, and stand.

Equipment used: Yard switcher, tractors & trailers, dock plates, bay doors, floor scrubber, walkie-rider, forklift (single and double), palletizer, wrapper, HSPA Claw, cardboard baler, automated conveyors, paper and pen, dump bins, telephone, radios, screens, lights, and buzzers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

None required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read and write proficient English. Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.

EOE M/F/D/V

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Who We Are

We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory's non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.

What We Do

We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states. We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers' warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers' warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.

What Makes Us Unique

We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's and Keurig Dr. Pepper's beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature's Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.

What We Look for in Team Members

We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.