Forklift Operator - good2grow Bottling

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to transport, load, unload, and organize materials in the warehouse, storage facility, or production environment.

Key Skills Required

• Willingness to coordinate with other Team members and demonstrate accuracy & thoroughness
• Set goals and achieve them in a timely manner
• Self-Motivated and detailed oriented
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of GMP, Standard Operating Procedures, & Food Safety Systems.
• Must be familiar with computers and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Math Skills

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Transport packaging material from the receiving area and packaging room to the production line equipment center’s staging area. Must be able to operate a forklift and/or pallet jacks.
• Remove finished pallets from the palletizer wrapper and ensure pallet/cards and slip sheets are intact. Verify the pallet card to ensure all regulatory information and product description is correct and readable. When applicable scan the pallet tag and enter the location of the inventory into the ERP system. Transport Pallet by Forklift to the warehouse (Shipping) and place in designated racks
• Decipher between the types of packaging material being pulled and to ensure FEFO/FIFO of the materials. Alert the Supervisor of any damage or defect to the pallet or material.
• Cycle Count of Inventory & computer input
• Ensure Forklift Safety compliance and other company policies and procedures.
• Verify items & quantities on packing slips and receive as necessary
• Perform Housekeeping task to maintain a clean workspace.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with the functional areas of Material Coordinator, Production, & Warehousing.
• All other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Education/Experience

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of related forklift driving/ Material Handler experience

About Us

good2grow® is a children’s beverage company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so there’s something to make everybody smile.

Why join us?

good2grow Bottling offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, paid time off and sick time. We value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!

Our Culture

Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our workforce connected. We place value on hard work and pride by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique contributions.