Warehouse Operator

The Coca-Cola Company; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package starting day one

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Austell, GA is seeking a Warehouse Operator to handle, record, and dispatch goods, receive shipments, and maintain stock records in line with GMP and shipping procedures. You will operate a forklift, pick and pack orders, load freight, and assist with inventory control and QA.

Candidates must have a HS diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a similar role, and be able to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures to handle, record and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse, including receiving incoming goods and checks for damage and discrepancies.
• Picks orders, packs, and dispatches outgoing goods and enters data into a database or other system to maintain stock records.
• Operates forklift to move freight into and out of the warehouse.
• Loads and unloads freight and assists in storage area control for materials and finished products.
• Assists with shipping coordination and QA to handle, sample and dispose of excess/rejected ingredients.
• Follows security procedures in handling materials and shipments.
• Participates in inventory control procedures (e.g., cycle counting).
• Familiarizes with company policies on traffic, security, and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

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.