Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Allentown, PA, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Attention To Detail
  • Material Handling
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Good Manufacturing Practice
  • GMP
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Workflow
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Reporting
  • Forklift
  • Distribution
  • Shipping
  • Warehouse
  • Warehouse Management
  • WMS
  • Inspection
  • Communication
  • Writing
  • English
  • Documentation
  • FOCUS
  • Training
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Operational Excellence
  • Sustainability

Summary

At The Coca-Cola Company, everything we do is driven by a commitment to refresh the world and make a difference through our iconic brands and manufacturing excellence. Our Allentown, PA production facility is a key part of delivering flavors that power beloved beverages for consumers everywhere. We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team and ensure seamless movement of raw materials, finished goods, and inventory within a fast-paced production environment. This role is vital to sustaining operational flow, meeting customer demands, and upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. If you have strong attention to detail, operational agility, and thrive in a setting where precision and speed matter, this opportunity is an ideal match for you.

What You'll Do for Us
  • Execute timely and accurate material handling for receiving, staging, and shipping to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Operate forklifts and related equipment safely in compliance with all regulatory and internal safety standards.
  • Coordinate transfers of raw materials from external warehouses to the production plant and stage ingredients for production lines.
  • Verify the accuracy of documentation for incoming and outgoing materials, including inventory transaction recording.
  • Troubleshoot discrepancies between physical inventory and system data, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse operations, focusing on efficiency, accuracy, and waste reduction.
  • Maintain cleanliness and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance in designated work areas and with equipment standards.
  • Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to resolve operational challenges and maintain smooth workflow.
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance checks on forklifts and related equipment as needed.
  • Adhere to all Company safety rules and immediately report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.

Requirements & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Familiarity with shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations, including computerized Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
  • Ability to identify material and product defects through visual inspection.
  • Strong communication skills with proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehending English for operational instruction and documentation.
  • Adept at troubleshooting and resolving production or inventory-related issues promptly.
  • Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds combined with manual dexterity for equipment controls.
  • Ability to work various shifts, extended hours, and weekends as operational needs require, including 12-hour shifts.
  • Reliable attendance and the ability to maintain focus while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to safety, structured problem-solving, and process discipline.

What We'll Do for You
  • Provide training to strengthen technical expertise, inventory systems knowledge, and safety practices.
  • Offer opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing systems in a high-volume production environment.
  • Enable cross-functional teamwork that builds operational and problem-solving skills.
  • Support career growth within a global organization committed to operational excellence and sustainability.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: coke
  • Position Id: R-144639
  • Posted 18 hours ago

Company Info

About The Coca-Cola Company

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton brought his perfected syrup to Jacobs' Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta, where the first glass of Coca‑Cola was poured. In its first year, about nine Coca-Cola drinks were served per day.

Today, The Coca-Cola Company, with numerous brands sold across more than 200 countries and territories, serves 2.2 billion drinks per day. We own 32 billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our global portfolio of beverage brands includes the following:

• Sparkling Soft Drinks: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Fresca, Schweppes (owned by The Coca-Cola Company in certain countries other than the United States), Sprite and Thums Up
• Water, Sports, Coffee and Tea: Aquarius, Ayataka, BODYARMOR, Ciel, Costa, Crystal, Dasani, Fuze Tea, Georgia, glacéau smartwater, glacéau vitaminwater, Gold Peak, I LOHAS, Powerade and Topo Chico
• Juice, Value-Added Dairy and Plant-Based Beverages: Core Power, Del Valle, fairlife, innocent, Maaza, Minute Maid, Minute Maid Pulpy, Santa Clara and Simply

Our strong and stable bottling and distribution system helps us capture growth by manufacturing, distributing and selling existing, enhanced and new innovative products to consumers throughout the world.

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