Warehouser/Material Handler

Frito Lay is hiring for Warehouser/Material Handler

The work schedule enforces individuals to work for a minimum of 4-5 days per week

The expected weekly commitment is 25 hours of work on average

The Frito-Lay Warehouse/Material Handler position involves executing diverse warehouse tasks

Frito-Lay's contribution to PepsiCo's accomplishments cannot be overstated, having created top-notch snacks for over 80 years

We are well-equipped to manufacture a range of snack food items, including crowd favorites like Classic Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, using our advanced facilities

This role with Frito-Lay could serve as a stepping stone to a future career with our parent company, PepsiCo

Our 24-hour operation means that your schedule may need to be flexible to make use of our services at any time

Working on a part-time basis is typically more flexible, with people often working around 20-25 hours per week on average

Warehouse work is hands-on and requires physical stamina. It is essential to note that if you haven't worked in a warehouse before, you'll be standing for roughly 90% to 95% of your work hours

Considerable in size and highly audible, Frito-Lay's manufacturing plants are unique in their vastness and racket levels

Our utmost priority is to create an environment of ease, yet we confront constraints in our regulation of the temperature levels in our storage facilities

The changing weather and seasons can impact the comfort and working conditions of indoor warehouse employees

As part of your job, you will need to complete a number of different tasks each day. These tasks may be related to your area of specialization, or they may be more general in nature:

• Transport pallets and individual cases between trailers and storage spaces, and ensure that unused pallet boards are collected and stored away
• Cloud computing is changing the way businesses store and access their data. This technology allows companies to store their data remotely, making it accessible from anywhere with an internet connection
• After successfully completing our training program and earning certification, you will be able to safely maneuver a forklift
• There are two methods to load trailers, including using carts or stacking cases on the floor of a truck trailer
• Acquire supplies and provide assistance in the weekly inventory of products
• It is important to maintain a daily cleaning checklist that includes all necessary tasks and schedules for cleaning staff to follow to minimize cross-contamination and maximize efficiency
• You may be given a wide range of responsibilities such as cleaning the floor, helping with the trailer, or disposing of rubbish
• The capacity to lift heavy loads that vary from 15 to 50 pounds is a prerequisite for performing this task
• The Frito-Lay Warehouse team values candidates who have honed their skills in fast-paced work environments and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Although prior knowledge is an advantage, we take gratification in our capacity to offer detailed education on OSHA, the FDA, and the FSMA

Regardless of your proficiency level, it is imperative to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria prior to initiating the application process:

• Eighteen years marks a significant turning point in the life of any young person aspiring to be an adult
• The job involves working non-traditional hours, such as weekends, holidays, and off-shift
• Carrying items in the range of 15 to 50 pounds is achievable with or without a suitable adaptation
• Maintaining a standing position and moving around for an extended period is something you can do, whether or not reasonable accommodations are in place
• With reasonable accommodations, you are capable of completing tasks that require prolonged periods of climbing, kneeling, reaching, stretching, bending, and stooping
• Your physical strength and agility enable you to perform tasks that require you to repeatedly transport, carry, push, pull, and handle objects, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• The job demands the ability to access various areas of the plant using lifts or ladders, so applicants must be willing and able to work at heights
• The ideal candidate should have the ability to work in a challenging work environment with extreme temperatures, high humidity levels, loud and hazardous machinery, and slippery surfaces. For our best employees, we offer training in safe forklift operation, empowering their professional growth and career aspirations
• It is not unusual for people to wonder about the personal qualities needed to excel in this job
• We thoroughly keep track of attendance, so your attendance is a requirement

Are you ready to meet the challenges and expectations set by our managers? Our management team requires all employees to possess the skills and drive necessary to achieve success:

Smooth Operations: Sustaining a smooth and efficient workflow is heavily dependent on clear communication among all members of the team, necessitating regular interaction between coordinators, colleagues, supervisors, and team leads.

Adaptation: Our team is adaptable on the warehouse floor and responds positively to changing production schedules, work environment changes, and sudden work schedule changes, by being flexible and supportive to one another.

Thanks to their investment in advanced automated technology and real-time inventory tracking, Frito-Lay is a technology-driven industry giant

If you want to excel in our performance-based culture, you must be willing to learn and embrace new technology.

We require you to demonstrate a remarkable work ethic and go beyond the prescribed job scope

Tracking performance and efficiency is an ongoing process throughout work shifts

Taking on more assignments not directly linked to your job functions can facilitate the team in achieving their performance objectives, making it a valuable service to provide.

Synergistic effort: Our team's strength lies in our collective accountability and dedication to producing desired outcomes

Frito-Lay has a workplace culture where employees are willing to lend a hand to colleagues, uninvited.

Keen Attention: you manifest a sharp and attentive concentration on the job, accurately deciphering the product information and labels, and correctly picking and loading the necessary number of products for shipping.

Safety as a priority: Our team remains unwaveringly committed to safety, which is evident in our consistent use of safety equipment, adherence to current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs), rigorous forklift inspections, strict following of forklift operating guidelines and procedures, and proactive communication of safety-related issues or concerns

The responsibility of keeping ourselves and those around us safe lies with each and every one of us