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.