Forklift Operator I

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator I safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull finished-product pallets from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role supports production and warehouse operations by moving materials, maintaining production-area inventory, documenting movements, and keeping the work area safe. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
Forklift certification.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.
Makes safety the number one priority, stays alert to safety issues, and escalates them immediately.
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals.
Shows respect to others and addresses interpersonal issues directly.
Prioritizes customer issue resolution and responds promptly to commitments to internal and external customers.
Demonstrates adaptability to unexpected changes and seeks to improve efficiency.
Develops technical knowledge, considers interdepartmental impacts, and seeks solutions.
Pursues growth and development and communicates clearly and promptly across levels.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience in the position.
Two years of experience managing people or projects.
Associate's degree.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift levers and pedals to drive the truck and control the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack materials using the lifting device.
Plan supply and material requirements by reviewing production schedules and arranging deliveries to the production area.
Retrieve and verify supplies and materials, secure pallets on the truck, and move pallets to production locations.
Maintain production-area inventory by anticipating and tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
Clear production areas by securing and moving finished pallets and moving empty pallets.
Document movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
Keep the forklift operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
Discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.