EQS Forklift Operator

Coca-Cola

  • Annapolis, MD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Requisition ID: 232934Locations: AnnapolisPay Range: $19.00 - $20.18, depending on experienceRate Frequency: HourlySchedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00AM - 4:30PMUncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose!We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success.
  • Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career
  • Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan
  • Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve
  • Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship
Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!Job OverviewThe 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 EnvironmentNoisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environmentEqual 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.

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