Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

11d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, move finished-product pallets from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. The role supports production by managing supply and material movement, monitoring inventory, and keeping production areas clear. It also involves documenting movements, maintaining a safe work environment, and keeping the forklift operational through routine maintenance and repair coordination. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

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 qualifications allow zero years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, zero years in the position, and zero years managing people or projects; experience may combine work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate a motorized forklift, using levers and pedals to drive and control the lifting apparatus.
Unload and stack material by raising and lowering the 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 inventory in production areas 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 operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative 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 benefits, including virtual care options.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.