Forklift Operator

The Coca-Cola Company - Tifton, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tifton, GA

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Operator - Forklift 1 is responsible for safely moving products using powered industrial equipment within the Tifton Warehouse Shift Ops Team at Coca-Cola UNITED. This role emphasizes adherence to safety policies, efficient handling of goods, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and is part of a supportive company culture dedicated to employee growth.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment while following safety policies.
• Verify all incoming and outgoing products, full goods, and raw materials.
• Stack loads properly to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work environment.
• Conduct daily inspections of the forklift to ensure operational safety.
• Correctly rotate products and materials as required.
• Follow all warehouse operating procedures and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within company guidelines.
• Ability to maintain safety and security of company assets.
• Ability to utilize all company-provided resources and technology.
• Less than high school education or up to 1 month of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.
• Ability to work with all functional team members.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Forklift experience preferred.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within the first year.
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Flex spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000).
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto).
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid holiday and sick time.
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%).
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs, and more).
• Competitive compensation.
• CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition.