Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull finished-product pallets from production lines, and place product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role supports material supply and inventory needs, clears production areas, documents movements, and maintains safe and reliable forklift operations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without prior notice. The position requires the ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift and navigate a WMS system. A forklift certification is required. Minimum education is a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience; an associate degree is preferred. Foreign-language proficiency is required at a minimum professional level, with full professional proficiency preferred.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate forklift controls to drive the truck and control the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Plan supply and material needs using production schedules and schedule deliveries to production areas.
Retrieve, verify, secure, and move supplies and materials to production locations according to specifications.
Track usage and maintain inventory in production areas, reporting 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.
Maintain forklift operation by following operating 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 insurance.
Vision insurance.
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 accident plans.
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.