Warehouse Operator

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Austell, GA. You will handle, record and dispatch goods, operate a forklift, and ensure accurate inventory through data entry and coordination with production teams.

We offer a full benefits package starting on day one and opportunities to grow within a global leader in beverages. This role requires physical stamina, adherence to GMP, and flexibility for 8- to 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Must possess a valid forklift operator license.
• English language proficiency required.
• Ability to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, including overtime.
• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Certification on the training plan within 60 working days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures to handle, record and dispatch goods in a warehouse.
• Picks orders, packs, and dispatches outgoing goods; enters data into the system.
• Operates forklift to move freight in the warehouse.
• Loads/unloads freight and assists with storage areas and shipments.
• Assists with shipping personnel and quality assurance for ingredients.
• Ensures adherence to security procedures for materials and shipments.
• Participates in inventory control procedures and cycle counting.
• Familiarizes with company policies and regulatory requirements for freight.
• Performs other duties related to GMP, shipping, receiving, or maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

English Language

Forklift License

Forklift Operations

Logistics

Materials Handling

Mathematics

Shipping

Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary:

It’s an exciting time to work at The Coca-Cola Company. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do – whether we’re innovating to give consumers the drinks and packaging sizes they want or building our eCommerce capabilities. Our Warehouse Operators are at the forefront of our business, working directly with our products in the manufacturing facilities.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Follows established procedures and guidelines to handle, record and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse, which includes receiving incoming goods, checks for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Picks orders, packs, and dispatches outgoing goods according to written or verbal orders and enters data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock and inventory records. Properly prepares shipments, loads vehicles, and prepares necessary documentation for all shipments.
• Operates forklift to move freight into and out of the warehouse.
• Loads and unloads freight and assists in the control of storage areas for packaging materials, ingredients, and finished product and may schedule freight movements in cooperation with immediate team leaders and/or production team leaders.
• Assists with shipping personnel and Plant Quality Assurance to handle, sample and make proper disposition of all excess/rejected ingredients.
• Ensures that correct security procedures are observed in handling of packaging materials, ingredients, finished product, shipments, paperwork and general freight movement into and out of the warehouse.
• Assists in inventory control procedures (e.g. cycle counting) for all packaging materials, ingredients, and finished product.
• Familiarizes themselves with Company and Plant policies concerning traffic procedures, security, reports, and with applicable Federal and industry regulations concerning freight shipments.
• Performs other duties related to Good Manufacturing Practices, shipping, receiving, minor maintenance, or other duties as required by the supervisor.

Qualification & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in a similar role is required.
• Must possess a valid forklift operator license or be certified before driving a lift truck.
• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language is needed.
• Must have the ability to work 8-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.
• Ideal candidate must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. 10 feet or more.
• Must be certified on the training plan for this position within 60 working days of start date.

What We Can Do for You

• Experience : Join a global organization and the opportunity to learn and grow
• Benefits : Full benefits package that starts on day one of employment.
• Learning & Development : The ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, English Language, Forklift License, Forklift Operations, Logistics, Materials Handling, Mathematics, Shipping, Writing

Pay Range:

United States: 38,400 - 52,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Austell

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 28, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.