Forklift Operator (PES)

PepsiCo • Williamsport, MD

243d • $24

About The Position

The Forklift Technician is a skilled position responsible for the movement of equipment throughout various stages of diagnosis, troubleshooting, repairing and testing, loading and unloading. The position requires a high level of understanding of warehouse procedures and skill to operate and maneuver a forklift in a safe manner.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Must be able to pass forklift driving skills test
• Pass Technical assessment if applicable
• Ability to effectively communicate with their manager
• Regular attendance and the ability to work overtime

Nice To Haves

• Working in a high-speed manufacturing environment (e.g., team-oriented, deadline driven, high performance demands, fast-paced, etc.)
• Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
• Working with standards of operation (e.g., OSHA requirements on minimum/maximum speeds, signaling, putting products in appropriate areas, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain all Federal/State permits & certifications
• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner in accordance with PepsiCo Standards
• Understand and comply with all dock safety and regulations
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards 'First In -- First Out'
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area (e.g. yard and warehouse)
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre-trip inspections) in accordance with PepsiCo Fleet standards
• Meet performance / productivity standards

Benefits

• Paid time off which could include vacation, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave, and company holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), and defined contribution retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing