Warehouse Operator

Coca-Cola HBC; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operators to join their team. This role is vital to the smooth operation of the manufacturing process, where you will handle goods, operate forklifts, and maintain inventory accuracy. You will gain valuable experience in a global organization, with opportunities for learning and development from industry leaders. The position offers a full benefits package starting on your first day, ensuring a supportive environment for your growth. If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full benefits package starting day one

Learning and development opportunities

Global organization experience

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar role is required.
• Must possess a valid forklift operator license or be certified.

Responsibilities

• Handle, record, and dispatch goods in a warehouse.
• Operate forklift to move freight and assist in inventory control.

Skills

Shipping

Communication

Computer Literacy

English Language

Mathematics

Forklift License

Materials Handling

Forklift Operations

Writing

Logistics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

Skills:

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