3rd Shift Full Time Forklift Operator II
Coca-Cola Consolidated · Charlotte, NC · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$19.5–$21/hrFull-time
Locations: Charlotte
Pay
$19.50 - $21.00 hourly, depending on experience
Schedule
Monday–Saturday, 3rd shift (9:45 PM – 6:30 AM)
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Health coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Dedicated training and personalized mentorship
About the role
The 3rd Shift Full-Time Forklift Operator II completes 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 the 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
- Open and close truck dock doors
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 lift over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Frequent getting on and off a forklift
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a logistics environment
- Understanding of truck and trailer loading strategies and weight distribution principles
Work Environment
Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment, including high and low-temperature areas.