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3rd Shift Forklift Operator II

Coca-Cola Consolidated · Roanoke, VA · 3 wk ago
Management$19.24–$20.94/hrInternship

Pay Range: $19.24 - $20.94 hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Monday - Friday

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

  • 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 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 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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature extremes.

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