Forklift Operator I-1

Niagara Bottling•Stockton, CA

4d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role includes handling materials and supplies, maintaining production-area inventory, documenting movements, and keeping the work environment safe. It also involves maintaining forklift operation and developing job knowledge through educational opportunities. 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. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience, and forklift certification. No prior experience is required; two years of relevant experience is preferred. The listed hourly compensation range is $20.51–$28.95. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
Ability to navigate within a WMS system.
Forklift certification.
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum experience requirements are 0 years in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, 0 years in the position, and 0 years managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Two years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Two 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 forklift controls to drive the truck and control the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack material using the forklift’s lifting device.
Plan supply and material requirements by reviewing production schedules and scheduling deliveries to production areas.
Retrieve supplies and materials by reviewing specifications, locating and verifying items, securing pallets on the truck, and moving pallets to production locations.
Maintain production-area inventory by anticipating and tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
Clear production areas by securing and moving finished pallets and moving 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.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
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 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.