Forklift Operator

The Coca-Cola Company • Auburndale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves moving products to and from trucks, racks, and other designated locations. The operator is responsible for performing required cleaning and sanitation duties to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. All tasks must be performed safely to achieve quality, service, and cost objectives, while adhering to all standard operating procedures and requirements. The position requires accurate recording of product movements using a portable computer terminal and laser scanning device, noting item number, lot code, location, and/or truck number. Manual recording is also required during system outages or for "off-line" transactions. The operator must complete pre-operation forklift inspections accurately and demonstrate support for The Coca-Cola Company’s safety initiatives and policies. The role is integral to ensuring compliance with all standard operating procedures and requirements under The Coca-Cola Company’s Quality System.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Must possess a valid forklift operator license or be certified before driving a lift truck
• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language is needed
• Must have the ability to work 8-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required
• Ideal candidate must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. 10 feet or more
• Must be certified on the training plan for this position within 60 working days of start date
• Communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• English Language proficiency
• Forklift License
• Forklift Operations experience
• Logistics knowledge
• Materials Handling skills
• Mathematics skills
• Shipping knowledge
• Writing skills
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States

Responsibilities

• Move product to and from trucks, racks, and other locations as assigned
• Perform required cleaning and sanitation duties to meet GMP standards
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives
• Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements
• Use portable computer terminal and laser scanning device to accurately record product movements by item number, lot code, location, and/or truck number
• Accurately complete manual recording (written record) of product movement as an alternative to PC based records during system outages and for “off-line” transactions
• Accurately complete pre-operation forklift inspection
• Demonstrate support of The Coca-Cola Company’s safety initiatives and policies

Benefits

• Full benefits package that starts on day one of employment
• Opportunity to learn and grow within a global organization
• Ability to learn manufacturing process from a leader in the industry
• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position
• Support for the financial and personal well-being of employees
• Empowerment for career development by building capabilities, developing new skills, and leaning into new experiences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees