Forklift OperatorPosition SummaryForklift 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.
Education LevelHigh School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Experience6-12 months forklift experience in a warehouse environment; previous food/beverage warehouse experience strongly preferred.Additional RequirementsKnowledge 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, and other mechanical equipment; perform basic math functions; multi-task. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply. Other details
- Job Family Operations
- Job Function Individual Contributor
- Pay Type Hourly
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