Forklift Operator (Experienced) - Foods

PepsiCo•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

PepsiCo is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator for its Foods operation in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role pays $26.31 per hour and is scheduled Wednesday through Friday, with an alternate Tuesday night, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The operator uses forklifts and warehouse technology to load, store, and pick pallets of products such as Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos. Responsibilities include moving product to and from trailers, storing product in multi-tiered warehouse locations, fulfilling orders, and maintaining inventory records with handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems. The position also includes housekeeping and sanitation tasks. Hands-on and classroom on-the-job training is provided, including training and certification for safe forklift operation. The work is fast-paced and physically active for most of the shift. The environment may include extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous or loud equipment, and slippery surfaces. The role requires working at heights using ladders or lifts and working weekends, holidays, and off shift. PepsiCo describes competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow a long-term career for full-time team members.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be able to lift 15 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to stand and walk for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access plant areas.
Be willing and able to work in an environment with extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous or loud equipment, and slippery surfaces.
Work weekends, holidays, and off shift.
Safely operate a forklift after completing training and certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a forklift after training and certification.
Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers.
Safely place and store product in multi-tiered warehouse storage.
Pick appropriate cases according to orders using required technology.
Manage warehouse inventory using handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems.
Complete general housekeeping and sanitation tasks as needed, such as sweeping, cleaning trailers, and taking out trash.