Forklift Operator
Company: Refresco
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Make a Difference in YOUR Career! Our vision is both simple and
ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the world’s
largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are
distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North
America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of
the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading
this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to
continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.
We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new
challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s
our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving
industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries
of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on
every table? Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and
safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and
adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in
the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to
hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe
and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and
seatbelts while operating forklifts). Responsible for adhering to
food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer
and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards. Load and unload raw
materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated
areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of
SAP transactions performed on forklift computer. Ability to use SAP
database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on
forklifts. Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse
functions within SAP using the forklift VMU. Ability to operate
powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) in a high paced environment and
be in-house forklift certified. Supply raw materials to the
production lines as required. Perform pre-trip forklift inspections
and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations
and safety procedures. Perform any other driving activities as
directed by leadership. Clean/maintain work areas throughout the
shift. Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
May have production machine operation duties. A Career with
Refresco Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive
benefits, which include: Medical/dental/vision insurance Life
insurance 401(k) savings plan with company match Paid holidays and
vacation Well-being benefits Discount programs Join Refresco TODAY
and enjoy a rewarding CAREER! Any employment agency, person, or
entity that submits a résumé to this career site or a hiring
manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé
will become the property of Refresco Beverages US, Inc. Refresco
Beverages, US Inc. will have the right to hire that applicant at
its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment
agency, person, or entity. Employment agencies that have agreements
with Refresco Beverages US, Inc., and have been engaged in a search
shall submit a résumé to the designated Refresco recruiter or, upon
authorization, submit a résumé to this career site to be eligible
for placement fees. Equal Opportunity Employer Refresco Beverages
US, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity,
gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification
protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
Keywords: Refresco, Joplin , Forklift Operator, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Joplin, Missouri