Warehouse Lead (Midday)

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is hiring for a warehouse lead in Beaumont, TX. The role supports warehouse operations, including checking, forklift handling, inventory, and order building. You will coach teammates, back up the supervisor during vacations, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–3 years general work experience, forklift certification, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years general work experience required.
• 1+ year forklift experience preferred; forklift certification required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Effective communication with peers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach and assign work to team members.
• Back up warehouse supervisor during vacations and call-ins.
• Move products using power equipment and pallets; load/unload trailers.
• Operate industrial vehicles to restock and repackage; ensure date code accuracy.
• Verify inbound/outbound load quality; count product and input inventory.
• Maintain records per retention schedule; comply with GMP and safety standards.
• Participate in audits (AIB and GMP).

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Inventory management

Order building / picking

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Handheld scanner

Power equipment operation

Job description

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Job Location: 4800 Beaumont, TX
Work days/Shift Hours – if applicable: Sunday - Thursday / 2:00 PM - Finished

Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $21.27 to $26.86 per hour, based on experience. Additional earning opportunities may include performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, referral bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

General Purpose

This position is responsible for functioning as a working lead, supporting the roles of the Warehouse operations, including but not limited to: checker, forklift operator, general labor, inventory, order builder.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Train, coach and provide day to day work assignment direction to team members as needed.
• Act as backup support for warehouse supervisor as needed as well as backup for vacations and call‑ins.
• Responsible for moving product or materials in a warehouse or production environment using power tools and vehicles. Load or unload designated trailers and/or route trucks.
• Operate industrial vehicles and equipment to move, restock and repack product ensuring date code accuracy and proper rotation are maintained.
• Transport raw materials, full goods and/or finished product to designates work area.
• Build orders according to load tickets using industrial power equipment or manually lifting as needed.
• As needed, verify and ensure inbound and outbound load for quality and accuracy by physically counting product of vehicle. Enter inventory data in handheld or standard equipment.
• Maintain required records according to record retention schedule.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to good manufacturing practices and safety standards.
• Participate in AIB and GMP audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• One to 3 years of general work experience required.
• One+ year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product.
• Ability to work in a fast pace warehouse environment is necessary.
• Previous experience within a high-speed industrial environment a plus.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail is a must with strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills are needed.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with their peers, local leadership, cross functional partners and senior leadership.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages.

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.