Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

FULL-TIME

$16.50/hr

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the worlds largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Essential Functions:

Unload raw materials from incoming trucks and put in designated areas. Check count of incoming raw materials

Load trucks with the proper raw materials. Check amounts of product as loading

Load/unload trucks with the proper finished goods. Check amounts of product as loading/unloading

Ability to operate turret trucks, propane &/or electric forklifts in a high paced environment and be forklift certified

Supply bottles to the production lines

Perform pre-trip inspections and battery/propane tank changing operations

Perform any other driving activities as directed by supervision

Clean/maintain their work areas throughout the shift

Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety/Food Quality and provide proper notification to a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issues

Represents the company in a positive manner at all times

Must be available to work overtime when needed

Properly adhere to Company policies and all safety requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment requirements on the job

Required Skills and Competencies:

Ability to read and write English, job instructions

Must be able to perform basic computer functions

Qualified associate must learn, at a minimum, the basic operation of turret trucks

Qualified associate must be forklift certified

The associate must occasionally lift and/or maneuver more than 50 pounds

Proficiency Level:

Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff

Education and Experience:

High School Certification

5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

Experienced in SAP

Working Conditions:

Physical-Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.

Visual/Sensory-This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.

Work environment- Work and environment are very repetitive.

Mental Stress- There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Shift start: 6:00PM
Shift length: 12 hours
3-4 days a week depending on rotation

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

We are the worlds largest independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America. We combine production of retailer brands and contract manufacturing for branded beverage companies on an effective multiuser production platform that benefits from scale advantages and additional services. Our production platform covers over 60 manufacturing sites in Europe, US, Canada and Mexico providing customers with close proximity and reliable service across geographies. Our global supply chain expertise and local innovation capabilities offer an almost unlimited variety of soft drinks, fruit juices and other beverages, manufactured to individual customer specifications and requirements.