Warehouse Operations Associate

Frito Lay is hiring for Warehouse Operations Associate

Work Schedule:

• Almost every workday, around 4-5 times a week
• The typical allotment of time for the task is 25 hours per week
• Individuals seeking a more flexible work schedule may be interested in part-time positions, which generally require between 20 and 25 hours of work per week
• We believe that availability is key, which is why we're open 24 hours a day to fit your schedule

As a Frito-Lay Warehouse Operations Associate, you will take on a variety of warehouse responsibilities. Your aid is crucial in the creation of our famous snacks, such as Classic Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, in one of our production facilities. This employment possibility may lead to career advancements within PepsiCo, our parent company.

Work Environment:

• This job requires you to stand or walk about for the majority of your shift as it is physically demanding
• Owing to its large dimensions, the facility is characterized by a rich soundscape
• Indoor working conditions can be influenced by seasonal and weather changes since complete temperature control options are limited

Key Responsibilities:

• The transfer of goods from trailers using pallets and individual cases
• Pick up empty pallet panels and convey them to a storage location to clear the area
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Employers must ensure that their forklift operators possess requisite knowledge and skills needed to safely manage workplace equipment
• Trailer loading can be accomplished using one of two methods: either via carts or by placing cases directly onto the floor of the truck body
• The responsibility assigned necessitates obtaining and distributing products and taking part in the weekly stock audit
• To ensure a clean and healthy working environment, it is essential to undertake tasks such as sweeping floors, cleaning trailers, and disposing of garbage in a timely and effective manner
• Perform tasks that may require carrying loads of various weights, with the minimum being 15 pounds and the maximum 50 pounds

Minimum Requirements:

• The age of 18 is commonly referred to as the age of majority, indicating a person's ability to independently make adult decisions
• Although working on weekends, holidays, and off-shifts can be tough, it can also provide opportunities for those seeking career advancement and increased compensation
• Potential to lift weight that falls under the category of 15 to 50 pounds, with or without necessary adaptations
• Potential to persist in standing and walking for prolonged intervals, either with or without feasible adaptations
• The job necessitates a candidate who has physical flexibility, with the capacity to engage in activities that require bending, reaching, stooping, or stretching for extended periods
• One must possess the fitness to regularly lift, transfer, transport, move, and manage merchandise, whether or not reasonable adaptations are necessary, for this job
• Openness to tasks that necessitate working at elevated levels, using specialized tools like ladders and lifts to access different areas of the plant
• Having the flexibility to work in environments where there may be extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous equipment, loud machinery, and slippery surfaces

Training and Development:

• Industries regulated by OSHA, FDA, and FSMA laws require training programs that teach employees what to watch out for and how to comply with regulations to ensure the safety of all involved
• Safety training for top performers encompasses mastering the operation of a forklift without any incidents

Key Characteristics for Success:

• Communication: Maintain effective communication with coordinators, peers, managers, and team leads regarding concerns, breaks, and downtime to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
• Flexibility: Flexibility is an indispensable quality that can help individuals adjust seamlessly to changes in production schedules, environmental shifts, and prompt work schedule changes.
• Tech Savvy: Adeptness in learning new technology is integral to success in a culture that values performance.
• Work Ethic: Show a strong work ethic by going beyond what is required of you on your current assignments and actively seeking out opportunities to take on more work.
• Teamwork: Being dependable and answerable to our team, lending a supportive hand without expecting them to ask.
• Attention to Detail: Emphasizing thoroughness, interpreting the product codes and labels with accuracy, and correctly picking and loading the exact number of products needed for delivery.
• Safety Focus: Utilize necessary protective gear, follow up-to-date manufacturing practices (CGMPs), perform meticulous checks of forklifts, adhere to forklift operating procedures and guidelines, and notify management of any safety matters or concerns.

Why Join Frito-Lay?

• The teams essential role in snack production cannot be understated; it is indispensable
• Whether you're starting out or seeking a change, the extensive career growth possibilities at Frito-Lay and PepsiCo make them great choices
• Be part of a fast-paced work culture where safety and collaboration are essential for success