Forklift Operator Job at Refresco, Waco, TX

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  • Refresco
  • Waco, TX

Job Description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would  YOU  put our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions:

  • Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
  • Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
  • Ability to use 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.
  • Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) 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/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
  • Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
  • May have production machine operation duties.

 Required Skills:

  • 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.

 Competencies:

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
  • Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
  • Technology: Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
  • Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
  • Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
  • 3 years + work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

 Working Conditions:

  • Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed
  • Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

 Travel Requirements:

  • 0% travel anticipated.

 Physical Requirements:

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand or Sit

 

 

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

 

X

 

Lifting 50 lbs. (minimum lbs. lifted 5lbs)

 

 

X

Carry weight, lift

 

 

X

Walking

 

X

 

Driving (forklift)

 

 

X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

 

X

 

  •   Visual/Sensory – This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
  • Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment. 
  • Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy and or similar demands.

Other Duties:

  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

  Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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