Forklift Operator

The Forklift Technician is a skilled position responsible for the movement of equipment throughout various stages of diagnosis, troubleshooting, repairing and testing, loading and unloading. The position requires a high level of understanding of warehouse procedures and skill to operate and maneuver a forklift in a safe manner.  Duties include but not limited to:
 
Primary Accountabilities:

• Meet and maintain all Federal/State permits & certifications
• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner in accordance with PepsiCo Standards
• Understand and comply with all dock safety and regulations
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards "First In -- First Out"
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area (e.g. yard and warehouse)
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre-trip inspections) in accordance with PepsiCo Fleet standards
• Meet performance / productivity standards

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Must be able to pass forklift driving skills test
• Pass Technical assessment if applicable
• Ability to effectively communicate with their manager
• Regular attendance and the ability to work overtime
  
  

Helpful Experience:

• Working in a high-speed manufacturing environment (e.g., team-oriented, deadline driven, high performance demands, fast-paced, etc.)
• Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.
• Working with standards of operation (e.g., OSHA requirements on minimum/maximum speeds, signaling, putting products in appropriate areas, etc.)

  Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.