Forklift Operator US

Refresco•Wilson, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Refresco is the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. We are a solutions-based, innovative company that seeks out new challenges. Our company ethos is driven by passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best in a fast-moving industry.

Requirements

Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
Must be able to perform basic computer functions.
Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.

Nice To Haves

3 years + work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts.
Adhere to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF) standards.
Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas, validating quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions via forklift computer.
Operate SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.
Operate powered industrial trucks (PITs) in a high-paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.
Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.
Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.
Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
Clean and maintain work areas throughout the shift.
Represent the company in a positive manner at all times.
May have production machine operation duties.