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We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages

Job Location: 4900 Reading, PA 

Other Potential Locations: Reading, PA 

We are actively seeking enthusiastic team players who want to work with the world's most trusted and iconic brands. 

About ABARTA

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality!

Summary

The Forklift Ty-Gard Operator is responsible for various assignments, duties, and tasks within the Warehouse that may or may not require the use of a PIT equipment, such as building pallets, inbound unloading, outbound loading, replenishment of the pick floor, or mezzanine areas, and, or the fulfillment of customer orders. This role will travel throughout the warehouse pick area to retrieve and stack specific products and quantities; per the Pick Ticket assigned while maintaining any determined expectations of safety, accuracy, and, or efficiency. This position performs other tasks assigned by Warehouse Management including, pallet stacking, handling damage restack and, or rework, stacking product, and picking up pallets with a Pallet Jack, when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks by Company standards both manually and/or with a forklift/pallet jack.
• Using the forklift / Ty-Gard to supply production or pick lines and clamp area.
• Manually handpicking orders accurately according to pick sheet.
• Returning product to inventory and re-packaging damaged product.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain quality standards
• Follow proper PIT and general warehouse procedures
• Accountable for proper product rotation in all areas of the warehouse
  • Ensure FIFO is followed (First in, First Out)
• Accountable for damaged product in the warehouse caused by poor work methods (damaging product through poor handling)
• Housekeeping duties.
• Follow established company Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality procedures and policies.
• Actively participate in Hazard Mitigation.
• Complete assigned Health & Safety trainings.
• Other Duties: As assigned by the Warehouse/Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior pallet jack/forklift experience necessary; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; push/pull objects; drive; bend; squat; stoop; reach overhead; twist; kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; work on or near moving machinery.
• The employee must occasionally climb.
• The employee must be able to lift over 50 pounds.

Additional Information

ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC applicants must submit to a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is contingent on a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening, driving records (including minor moving violations) and will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC guidelines to determine eligibility for this position. ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorites/Women/Veterans/Disable/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

For more job postings and additional information about our company and culture, please visit our careers site at https://abartacocacola.com.

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