Forklift Operator Union

Refresco Careers • Maryland Heights, MO

5d • 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 a solutions-based, innovative company that seeks out new challenges. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. This role is crucial in ensuring our drinks reach every table by maintaining efficient operations within the warehouse and production areas.

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.
• High School Certification or equivalent (GED).

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 adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible for adhering 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
• May have production machine operation duties.

Benefits

• Contractual starting hourly wage is $22.50 hour.
• After 6 months’ employment you will receive $.50 per hour increase.
• After a full year of employment your wage rate will be increased to the current contractual wage rate.
• Shift Differential additional $.20 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED