1st Shift FT Forklift Operator II

Locations: LaVergne

Pay

$18.17 - $22.87 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career growth pathways
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship

About the role

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level, such as a forklift and/or pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs
• Ensure all outbound loads are secured and safe by applying protective wrapping as needed and that the proper documentation is attached (STO)
• Load and unload trailers, as needed, to support delivery activities following CCCI SOPs to ensure accuracy by updating SAP, CONA via handhelds for accountability of inbound and outbound loads to/from territories supported by Regional Operation Center
• Perform all safety and housekeeping activities, including conducting pre- and post-trip checks, reviewing daily documentation for accuracy, and keeping the work area neat and clutter-free
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed, assist with staging equipment and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenance
• Utilize a switcher to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock as needed

Requirements

• Forklift and pallet jack certification
• Switcher operation certification
• Class A CDL where required

Skills

• Working knowledge of basic safety principles, including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment
• Advanced forklift skills (single-wide), with the ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a small area
• Basic pallet-jack skills
• Rudimentary mechanical skills and simple tool usage
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of simple machinery
• Read and follow written SOPs or instructions
• Complete forms (handwritten and/or computer-based) to document activities and results
• Follow verbal instructions
• Intermediate math skills
• Thorough understanding of elements contributing to productivity
• Capacity to assess order building, loading workflow, and choose optimum pick/load path
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiency
• Ability to consistently count received items and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces, and around broken glass
• Occasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Frequent getting on/off of a forklift
• Opening and closing truck dock doors

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics environment
• Understanding of truck/trailer loading strategies and weight distribution principles

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment, including high and low-temperature conditions.