Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to build and load pallets and support both internal and external customers.

You will follow safety standards, operate forklifts, count accurately, and work with the warehouse team to keep orders moving efficiently. Training is provided for new staff. This shift runs 10:30am–7pm with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse/food distribution environment; beverage industry.
• Strong internal customer service skills.
• Ability to count accurately, read/write load sheets, and perform basic math.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack; obtain forklift license.
• Multitask and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Builds pallets of product accurately by identifying location and quantity on build sheets.
• Uses forklift to load pallets into truck bays as requested.
• Follows OSHA and safety requirements; wears PPE; complies with standards.
• Stacks products to ensure pallet stability and safety.
• Communicates status with supervisor and team; resolves issues with daily assignments.
• Completes safety checklists and required paperwork.
• Works overtime as needed; maintains cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
• Notifies restocker of stock outages for replenishment.
• Moves and parks trucks to maintain loading efficiency.
• Trains new employees on Enhanced Forklift Operator duties.

Skills

Customer service

Counting accuracy

Reading and writing

Communication

Adaptability

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Hours

10:30am to 7pm

Position Summary

Forklift Operators serve our internal and external customers by quickly, safely and accurately building and loading pallets of product to be delivered to our Enhanced customers

Essential Functions

• Builds pallets of product accurately by identifying proper location and quantity of product requested on build sheets.


• Utilizes forklift to load pallets into truck bay; ensures that each pallet is loaded correctly into the correct truck bay as requested on build sheets.


• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all personal protective equipment.


• Stacks products and builds pallets according to established standards to ensure stability and safety of pallets.


• Communicates with co-workers, supervisor and management team verbally regarding the status of work activities (e.g. loading process) and other information; supervisor regarding questions or issues with daily assignments; works with Load Auditors and Warehouse Management Team to resolve problems, errors and mis-picks.


• Completes equipment safety checklists, build sheet forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.


• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.


• Notifies restocker of stock outages so that product can be replenished on staging racks


• Maintains cleanliness and assists in the organization of the warehouse (e.g. cuts away shrink wrap from pallets, gathers damaged materials, cleans up spills, stocks and fills storage racks).


• Moves and parks trucks in order to maintain efficient and timely loading process.


• Trains new employees to perform Enhanced Forklift Operator job duties.


• This position involves handling, stocking, and organizing alcoholic products.

Education Level

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

6-12 months forklift experience in a warehouse environment; previous food/beverage warehouse experience strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of warehouse/food distribution environment; beverage industry.


• Skill in internal customer service.


• Ability to: count accurately; read (e.g. load sheets) and write; work independently, quickly and efficiently; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; obtain a forklift license; operate a forklift, motorized pallet jack and other mechanical equipment; perform basic math functions; multi-task.


• Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.