Forklift Operator II - Part Time 1st Shift

Requisition ID: 265631 • Charlotte • $20.03 – $21.57/hour depending on experience • Part-time, 1st shift, Monday–Friday 6:00 am–12:00 pm; occasional weekends required.

About the role

We’re America’s largest Coca-Cola bottler—more than beverages, we build meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Your talent and passion directly shape our success, with clear growth paths, competitive benefits (401(k) match, health coverage, employee stock purchase plan), and dedicated training plus mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Move, load, and unload assets using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment throughout the facility and grounds.
• Pull vending and cold-drink equipment to fulfill sales requests.
• Secure outbound loads with protective wrapping and attach proper documentation (STO).
• Load and unload trailers following CCCI SOPs; update SAP and CONA via handhelds to track inbound and outbound loads.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip equipment checks, verify daily documentation, and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Assist with staging equipment, junking retired assets, yard maintenance, and trailer switching (53′ and pup trailers) as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic safety principles and proper use of PPE.
• Advanced forklift operation (single-wide) in confined spaces; basic pallet-jack skills.
• Rudimentary mechanical aptitude and simple tool use.
• Ability to read and follow written SOPs and complete forms (handwritten or computer-based).
• Intermediate math skills; capacity to assess order-building and loading workflows for optimal efficiency.
• Strong accuracy in counting received goods versus manifests and loading trucks per documentation.
• Clear communication; ability to work in high/low temperatures, noise, slippery surfaces, and broken glass.
• Occasional lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to 50 lbs.; ability to sit for extended periods and frequently mount/dismount forklifts.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Environment

Noisy, non-temperature-controlled environment with exposure to high and low temperatures.