Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling•Stockton, CA

8d•$21 - $29

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 finished products in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role supports material and supply movement, production-area inventory, finished-pallet handling, and safe and orderly operations. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Duties and responsibilities may change, and this description is not comprehensive.

Requirements

Proven 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.
No minimum years of field, position, or people/project management experience are required; 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.
Associate's degree.
Full professional proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Operate a motorized forklift by using its controls to drive and move the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Plan supply and material requirements by reviewing production schedules and scheduling deliveries to production areas.
Retrieve and verify supplies and materials, secure pallets on the truck, and move 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.
Document 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.
Keep the forklift operating by following 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 an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.