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PepsiCo

Forklift Operator

PepsiCo, Wytheville, Virginia, United States, 24382

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PBNA $26.00 / hour

Unloads transport trucks delivering finished products to the warehouse and stores them in their designated warehouse space. Loads empty pallets and plastic storage flats/shells for the transport truck to return to the manufacturing location. Positions load pre‑made, multi‑product pallets onto local delivery trucks. Housekeeping duties may include recycling plastic, mopping/sweeping, and ensuring cleanliness standards. Must be able to pass the Forklift Driving Skills test.

This position requires lifting cases weighing from 20–45 pounds repeatedly throughout a long work period. It also requires carrying and lifting cases while reaching, bending, climbing, walking/standing to move product through the warehouse. Periodic weekend and/or holiday work may be required.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner

Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards

Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled

Maintain cleanliness in the assigned area (e.g., yard and warehouse)

Reload route trucks promptly and safely

Sort and store partial cases of products returned on route trucks

Maintain records of daily checklist (pre‑trip inspections)

Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, audit and food safety standards

May be required to work with production equipment and associated technologies

Meet performance/productivity standards

Maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

18 years or older; 21 years or older if a valid U.S. CDL is required

Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable)

Must be able to pass the Forklift Driving Skills test

Valid U.S. CDL license (if required)

Pass DOT physical and DOT road test (if applicable)

Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE

Experience working in a high‑speed manufacturing environment (e.g., team‑oriented, deadline‑driven, high performance demands, fast‑paced)

Experience driving a forklift (e.g., pushing forwards/backwards, lifting and lowering the boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product)

Experience working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g. pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically) Experience článoring standards of operation (e.g. OSHA requirements on minimum/maximum speeds, signaling, putting products in appropriate areas)

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