EQS Forklift Operator

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Kentucky, Louisville
Feb 25, 2025
Requisition ID:215216 Posting Locations: Louisville Pay Range: $18.50 hourly rate Rate Frequency:Hourly Click here to view a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Our Secret Ingredient is our Teammates. We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities. Full Time Teammates are also eligible for: Paid Training Paid Time Off plus paid holidays 401(k) with Company matching on a dollar-for-dollar basis Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Group Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Refresh and Grow your Career with Us! Job Overview Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 6:00am - 4:30pm The EQS Forklift Operator completes material movement through moving, loading, and unloading of assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level such as forklift, pallet jack. Duties & Responsibilities Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs Utilize "switcher" to maneuver 53' and pup trailers to the dock as needed Prepare equipment for shipping by protective wrapping as needed Load and unload trailers as needed, in support of delivery activities; conduct SAP/CONA via handhelds to ensure accurate accountability for loads Inbound and outbound to/from territories supported by Regional Operation Center; process to be completed following CCCI SOP'S Ensure all Outbound loads are secured, safe, and proper documentation is attached (STO) Safety/Housekeeping-Performing Pre-Trips and Post Trips daily documentation, keeping work area neat and clutter-free Perform miscellaneous activities as directed; assist with equipment staging and other movements as directed, including junking of equipment and yard maintenance Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Comprehension of basic safety principles including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment Advanced forklift skills (single-wide) Ability to efficiently, safely operate forklifts in a small area Pallet-jack skills Rudimentary mechanical skills Operate multiple pieces of simple machinery Simple tool usage Read and Follow written SOP's or instructions Complete forms (handwritten and, or computer-based) to document activities and results Follow verbal instructions Intermediate math skills Thorough understanding of elements contributing to productivity Capacity to assess order building, loading workflow and choose optimum pick, load path Capacity to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiency Ability to consistently count received and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracy Ability to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracy Possess strong communication skills Must be able to work in extreme (hot, cold) temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces and broken glass Infrequent lifting, moving product Occasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods. Frequent getting on, off of a forklift. Opening and closing truck dock doors Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Forklift, pallet jack certification. Switcher operation certification. Class A CDL where required. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a logistics environment Understanding of truck, trailer loading strategies, and weight distribution principles Work Environment Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environment Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.