Logistics Technician

Frito Lay is hiring for Logistics Technician

Work Schedule:

• For the majority of the workweek
• The typical weekly commitment is 25 hours total
• With an average workload of 20 to 25 hours per week, part-time jobs offer the benefit of flexibility in terms of scheduling
• Our doors are always open, and we're ready to serve you at any hour of the day or night

Frito-Lay Logistics Technician are tasked with a variety of warehouse tasks. Your assistance is essential in manufacturing our widely known snacks, such as Classic Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, in one of our manufacturing plants. By engaging in this job, you may have access to career opportunities within PepsiCo, our parent company.

Work Environment:

• Almost the entirety of your working hours are expected to be spent on your feet for this physically demanding occupation
• The vastness of the establishment ensures that noise levels remain consistently high
• Due to limited control over temperature in indoor environments, weather and seasonal fluctuations may impact the working conditions

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading pallets and individual cases from trailers
• Move vacant pallet boards to a storage facility to free up space in the work area
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Conducting the forklift training session involves educating employees on how to maintain and operate the machinery safely
• When it comes to loading trailers, there are two popular options available - either using a cart to load freight or stacking cases on the truck trailer's floor
• The assigned duty is to procure and disseminate commodities and contribute to the weekly inventory auditing process
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace requires undertaking various tasks such as sweeping the floors, cleaning trailers, and taking out the trash
• Be capable of carrying objects weighing between 15 and 50 pounds, with or without modifications

Minimum Requirements:

• The age of 18 signifies the transition from adolescence to adulthood
• To be successful in roles that require the ability to work on weekends, holidays, and off-shifts, employees must be able to balance their personal and professional obligations effectively
• Competence to lift objects weighing from 15 to 50 pounds, with or without justifiable accommodations
• Proficiency to stay erect and move around for extended periods, even without realistic adjustments
• This job mandates an individual who can perform activities requiring physical flexibility such as bending, reaching, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and stretching. This ability should not only be normal but should also be maintained with or without accommodations
• The job necessitates the capacity to routinely pick up, carry, push, pull, and manipulate items with or without feasible accommodations
• Eagerness to perform work on elevated levels, using lifts and ladders to access specific locations within the plant
• Being equipped to work in an environment with potentially tricky surfaces, loud and hazardous equipment, as well as extreme temperatures and humidity

Training and Development:

• OSHA, FDA, and FSMA Rules and Regulations Education
• Safe operation of a forklift is a crucial part of the training process for individuals who perform exceptionally well

Key Characteristics for Success:

• Communication: Foster open lines of communication with coordinators, colleagues, supervisors, and team leaders to ensure the smooth flow of information concerning concerns, breaks, and downtimes.
• Flexibility: One of the most important skills an individual can possess in the workplace is the ability to be flexible and adjust to changing circumstances, including production schedule changes, environmental changes, and unexpected work schedule changes.
• Tech Savvy: Demonstrating a willingness to learn and utilize the latest technology is essential to thriving in a performance-based culture.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrate a commendable work ethic by surpassing predetermined benchmarks and willingly taking on additional work whenever possible.
• Teamwork: Being dependable and liable for our colleagues, reaching out with assistance without awaiting their appeal for help.
• Attention to Detail: Aiming for precision, meticulously understanding the product codes and labels, and accurately picking and loading the specified number of products for shipping.
• Safety Focus: Wear the necessary safety equipment, abide by the most current manufacturing practices (CGMPs), conduct thorough inspections of forklifts, follow proper forklift operating procedures, and report any safety issues or concerns as soon as possible.

Why Join Frito-Lay?

• The production of top-notch snacks requires the involvement of key players in the production process
• If you're looking to climb the ladder, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo offer a wealth of opportunities for upward mobility
• Be part of a high-energy workplace where safety and cooperation are the keys to success