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Coca-Cola Company

Forklift Operator II

Coca-Cola Company, La Vergne, Tennessee, us, 37089


Requisition ID: 205677

Posting Locations: LaVergne

Pay Range: $17.60 - $22.00, depending on experience

Rate Frequency: Hourly

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Job Overview

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level, such as a forklift and, or pallet jack.

Duties & Responsibilities

Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needsEnsure all Outbound loads are secured and safe by applying protective wrapping as needed and that the proper documentation is attached (STO)Load and unload trailers, as needed, to support delivery activities following CCCI SOPs to ensure accuracy by updating SAP, CONA via handhelds for accountability of Inbound and outbound loads to, from territories supported by Regional Operation CenterPerform all safety and housekeeping activities, including conducting pre-and post-trip checks, reviewing daily documentation for accuracy, and keeping the work area neat and clutter-freePerform miscellaneous activities as directed, assist with staging equipment and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenanceUtilize a switcher to maneuver 53' and pup trailers to the dock as neededKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Working knowledge of basic safety principles, including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipmentAdvanced forklift skills (single-wide), with the ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a small areaBasic pallet-jack skillsRudimentary mechanical skills and simple tool usageAbility to operate multiple pieces of simple machineryRead and Follow written SOP's or instructionsComplete forms (handwritten and, or computer-based) to document activities and resultsFollow verbal instructions Intermediate math skillsThorough understanding of elements contributing to productivityCapacity to assess order building, loading workflow and choose optimum pick, load pathAbility to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiencyAbility to consistently count received and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracyAbility to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracyPossess strong communication skillsMust be able to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces, and broken glassOccasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.Ability to sit for long periodsFrequent getting on, off of a forkliftOpening and closing truck dock doorsMinimum Qualifications

Forklift, pallet jack certificationSwitcher operation certificationClass A CDL where requiredPreferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a logistics environmentUnderstanding of truck, trailer loading strategies, and weight distribution principles

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environments

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status..