Forklift Operator (Can Plant)

About the role

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and retrieval of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies within the Aluminum Beverage Can Manufacturing Plant and warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move materials throughout the plant, adhering to safety protocols and traffic control procedures.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring shipments are verified against manifests and handled without damage.
• Transport and stage raw materials to the correct production line staging areas as required by production schedules.
• Move finished, palletized can loads from the Palletizer area to the warehouse or designated shipping lanes.
• Perform cycle counts and ensure proper documentation and scanning of all material movements into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or inventory tracking software.
• Conduct mandatory pre-shift and post-shift forklift inspections and report any mechanical issues immediately.
• Stack and store finished goods and raw materials correctly and safely in designated rack locations.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization in the warehouse, staging areas, and around the docks.
• Assist Production Technicians by moving and supplying necessary operational materials to the production lines.
• Complete daily logs, checklists, and inventory forms accurately and legibly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, shipping/receiving clerks, and production personnel regarding material needs and delivery timelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment (preferred).
• Valid forklift operator certification as required by OSHA and company standards.
• Unwavering commitment to safety procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks requiring repetitive bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills for data entry into a WMS or inventory tracking system (preferred).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, as required.

Skills

• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• General knowledge of SAP or other inventory shipping/receiving tracking systems (preferred).

Work Environment

Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility with daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards.

Schedule

12 hour rotating shifts, 4 days on and 4 days off. Rotating shifts require working night shifts. Schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs, thus flexibility is required, which may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.