Hostler (CDL)

We're seeking inclusive and committed Material Handlers/Dock Jockey’s to join Frito-Lay, where you will be responsible for various warehouse and production duties. Although you will start working for Frito- Lay, this job can open the door to career opportunities with our parent company, PepsiCo.

It's a physical job! If you have never worked in a warehouse environment before, you should understand that you will be on your feet for the entirety of your shift. Here is a list of some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during the workday:
• Loading and unloading pallets and individual cases to and from trailers
• Picking appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Safely operate a forklift after we provide you training, and you obtain certification
• Loading trailers via forklift, or stacking cases on the floor of a truck trailer
• Maintaining general housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks as required
• The Materials Handler/ Loader will generally be responsible for the loading of approximately 3,500-4,500 cases per work shift by hand.
• Will be required to toss boxes on to the top of a stack to a maximum height of 105 inches. This generally requires the individual to toss to varying degrees 4 boxes per stack.
• Alignment of the stacks is performed either with the use of a PVC-pipe or by nudging the boxes using one's body from foot to shoulder level.
• Work is performed in the warehouse area within the trailers to be loaded. Temperatures can be warm or cold depending upon the outside environment. Fans are available for warmer days.
• The cartons stacked by Materials Handlers generally are 25-50 lbs in weight.
• The material handler will also be required to handle new and used cartons which includes unloading trailers, and baling cardboard.
• Adhere to the Environmental, Health & Safety requirements including completing tasks in a safe manner, attending safety meetings and mandatory EHS training, and reporting any unsafe conditions or acts, unanticipated hazards, or environmental concerns.

While the main focus of this role is on material handling, there will be times where you will have to perform the duties of a Dock Coordinator/Jockey. In the Dock Coordinator/Jockey role you will be responsible to:
• Support yard management of trailers.
• Move trailers throughout the yard, and set them up at the dock doors.
• Serve as the operations support person for the warehouse and provide traffic support and manufacturing support as needed
• Assign loads, set up and monitor dock and load out activities - Velocity & Performance driven
• Assign work to Shippers as required
• Adjust crewing levels as needed - downcrew / overtime
• Bill out loads and assist in Traffic related issues
• Coordinate maintenance support throughout the shift
• Ensure all run right indicators are reviewed throughout the shift, action plans developed, communicated and executed
• All other duties as assigned
• Overtime may be required

Please be sure you meet the following minimum requirements before starting your application:
• You are 18 years of age or older
• Must have a current Class A-CDL license
• You will be required to work weekends, holidays as well as off shift
• You can lift 25 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can stand and walk for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant)
• You are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View [3] PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our [4] Pay Transparency Statement. PepsiCo (Frito Lay) is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
References

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1. https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/EEO_is_the_Law.pdf
2. https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_508c.pdf
3. https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/PepsiCo_HQ_EEO_Policy.pdf
4. https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/PepsiCo_Pay_Transparency_Provision.pdf