Forklift Operator

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table

Shift Schedule is Monday to Friday with Occasional Saturdays

Starting Base Pay $19.50/Hour Shift Differential May Apply Depending Upon Shift Hired to:

- $1.00/Hour for 3rd Shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 PM)

- $0.75/Hour for 2nd Shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets safety glasses hearing protection hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes appropriate safety gloves and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
• Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
• Ability to use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
• Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PITs) in a high paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.
• Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.
• Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.
• Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
• Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• May have production machine operation duties.

Required Skills:

• Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
• Must be able to perform basic computer functions.
• Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
• Technology: Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
• Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
• 3 years work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work Schedule: Weekdays weekends afternoon evenings overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements:

• 0% travel anticipated.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Well-being Benefits
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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EEOC Statement

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity gender expression Veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1