Warehouse Closer

Pepsi Cola Champaign-Urbana Bottling Co.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Cola Champaign-Urbana Bottling Co. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate plant equipment and manage pallet loading for express orders.

The role involves driving a forklift, selecting and packing products, and maintaining clean, organized storage areas. Responsibilities include routing orders in VIP, printing pick lists, stacking pallets safely, and assisting with warehouse cleanliness and project work.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate all plant equipment.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to continually lift 25 pounds from floor to waist height and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height.
• Must be able to lift 31–40 pounds about sixty times per hour; 11–20 pounds about 20 times per hour; over 50 pounds around six times per hour.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• High attention to detail.
• Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, twisting and bending.
• Team work capability.
• English reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to safely operate all plant equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Route orders and print pick lists in VIP.
• Optimize pallet configuration and truck loading in WebTL for express orders.
• Pick orders and build pallets safely, accurately, and efficiently, by following the assigned pick path.
• Refill low product in all floor locations and in roller racks throughout the shift.
• Load staged product safely onto full line and express trucks, as needed.
• Remove plastic wrap from pallets and level off all pallets.
• Properly stack all empty shells in dunnage area and wrap full pallets for staging.
• Tear down returned pallets and return product to proper locations.
• Cleaning duties including sweeping, washing floors, and maintaining forklift and pallet jack area.
• Assist with organization and cleanliness of the facility and warehouse projects.
• Remain on site until closing duties are completed and the plant is ready to be closed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Tools

VIP

WebTL

Job description

• Must be able to safely operate all plant equipment necessary to perform job duties.


• Route orders and print pick lists in VIP.


• Optimize pallet configuration and truck loading in WebTL for express orders.


• Pick orders and build pallets safely, accurately, and efficiently, by following the assigned pick path. Ensure all products are visible to the checker.


• Refill low product in all floor locations and in roller racks, as necessary, throughout the shift.


• Load staged product safely onto full line and express trucks, as needed.


• Remove plastic wrap from pallets and level off all pallets.


• Properly stack all empty shells in dunnage area. Wrap full pallets of empty shells and move to the proper staging area.


• Tear down returned pallets and return product to proper locations.


• Cleaning duties include, but are not limited to:


• Sweeping area and behind pallets


• Wash floors with the floor scrubber.


• Clean off and plug in forklifts and pallet jacks.


• Clean and sort damaged product area


• Empty and wash all garbage cans


• Wash company vehicles


• Assist with the organization and cleanliness of the entire facility - interior and exterior.


• Assist with any warehouse projects, as delegated by the Warehouse Manager or Assistant Manager.


• Remain on site until all warehouse closing duties have been completed, the plant is ready to be closed, and/or you are dismissed by your supervisor.

Job Summary

• Must be able to safely operate all plant equipment necessary to perform job duties.


• Route orders and print pick lists in VIP.


• Optimize pallet configuration and truck loading in WebTL for express orders.


• Pick orders and build pallets safely, accurately, and efficiently, by following the assigned pick path. Ensure all products are visible to the checker.


• Refill low product in all floor locations and in roller racks, as necessary, throughout the shift.


• Load staged product safely onto full line and express trucks, as needed.


• Remove plastic wrap from pallets and level off all pallets.


• Properly stack all empty shells in dunnage area. Wrap full pallets of empty shells and move to the proper staging area.


• Tear down returned pallets and return product to proper locations.


• Cleaning duties include, but are not limited to:


• Sweeping area and behind pallets


• Wash floors with the floor scrubber.


• Clean off and plug in forklifts and pallet jacks.


• Clean and sort damaged product area


• Empty and wash all garbage cans


• Wash company vehicles


• Assist with the organization and cleanliness of the entire facility - interior and exterior.


• Assist with any warehouse projects, as delegated by the Warehouse Manager or Assistant Manager.


• Remain on site until all warehouse closing duties have been completed, the plant is ready to be closed, and/or you are dismissed by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner and maintain annual forklift certification (applies to 18 or older employees).


• Ability to continually lift 25 pounds from floor to waist height and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height.


• Applicant must be physically able to lift 31 to 40 pounds about sixty times per hour; 11 to 20 pounds about 20 times an hour, over 50 pounds around six times an hour


• Basic math skills


• Ability to effectively communicate.


• High attention to detail.


• Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, twisting, and bending.


• A repetitive motion of wrist, fingers, and arms.


• Ability to work in a team setting.


• Ability to speak, read, and write English.