Forklift Operator I - Night

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Forklift Operator I safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, retrieve pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role also moves supplies and materials to production areas, maintains inventory and production-area organization, documents material and product movements, and helps keep the forklift operational through routine maintenance and troubleshooting. The position prioritizes a safe work environment, including awareness of foot traffic and compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and legal regulations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, and the job description is not intended to list every required activity.

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.
Minimum qualifications include 0 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, 0 years of experience in the position, and 0 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
2 years of experience working in the position.
2 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Operate a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks and move finished-product pallets from production lines to the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system.
Use forklift controls to drive the truck and operate its lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Study production schedules and plan supply and material requirements, including scheduling deliveries to production areas.
Locate and verify supplies and materials, secure pallets on the truck, and move pallets to production locations.
Anticipate and track usage to maintain production-area inventory, and report discrepancies.
Clear production areas by moving finished pallets and empty pallets.
Log 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.
Participate in educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
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.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.