Forklift Operator Union

Refresco Careers•Maryland Heights, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are solutions-based, innovative, and constantly seeking new challenges. This role is crucial in ensuring our drinks reach every table by managing raw materials and supporting production lines. The company ethos is driven by passionate people pushing boundaries in a fast-moving industry.

Requirements

Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
Must be able to perform basic computer functions.
Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.
Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy and/or similar demands.

Nice To Haves

3 years + work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Adhere to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas.
Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
Use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.
Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) in a high-paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.
Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.
Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.
Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
Represent the company in a positive manner at all times.
May have production machine operation duties.