Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator – Level A

Experience Level: 1–5 Years of Warehouse Experience

The Warehouse Forklift Operator – Level A is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of electric-powered industrial trucks in a warehouse/manufacturing environment. This role supports material movement, product storage, and order handling while following all safety, quality, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate stand-up or sit-down electric forklifts.
• Move pallets, skids, boxes, products, and materials to designated locations.
• Load, unload, and put away product using warehouse scanning systems (HU scanning and product lookups).
• Consolidate product as required during put-away and storage.
• Pick and place materials onto or off of pallets.
• Maintain compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Follow all safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable work attendance.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Cross-train and learn job functions in other departments as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) – required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating stand-up and/or sit-down forklift equipment (certification provided in-house).
• Prior warehouse and SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in basic English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as business needs require.

Physical Demands

• Stand for extended periods.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Walk, kneel, talk, and hear regularly.
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift or move up to 70 lbs
• Safely maneuver a forklift carrying loads up to 3,000 lbs
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to powders, chemicals, and food allergens, including but not limited to:
  • Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, and shellfish.
• Work will take place in multiple temperature-controlled environments:
  • Ambient area: Approximately 75°F
  • Chilled area: Approximately 40°F

Candidate Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Comfortable operating stand-up and/or sit-down Crown forklifts.
• Reliable with consistent attendance.
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented.
• Willing to learn, cross-train, and complete assigned tasks as needed.
• Ready to work and adaptable to changing warehouse demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of proven forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Flexible, team-oriented mindset with willingness to assist w

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Pay Range:

United States of America: 43,992 USD - 53,768 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

7.5

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Ft Worth

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 26, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

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.

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