Job Details
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 world's 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 it's 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 it's our people's too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's 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.
TPA-01 WS-01 WS-TC WS-LC
Schedule
Shift start: 6:00PM
Shift length: 12.5 hours
6pm-6:30am, 3-4 days/week
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 30 days
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan
Qualifications - Must pass drug screen
- Must pass background check
- Can lift 50 lbs
- Must be at least 18+ years old
Sit-down forklift experience
About RefrescoWe are the world's 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.