What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator-1 position at Bacardi?
Forklift Operator-1
Jacksonville, FL, FL, United States of America · Full time
Posted:
30-Oct-2025
Function:
Supply Chain
Location:
Jacksonville, FL
Contract type:
Regular Employee
Country:
United States of America
Job Type:
Full time
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
A forklift operator at Bacardi safely operates a forklift in an effort to receive finished goods and materials into a warehouse environment. They correctly pick and stage piece pallets (less than full pallets) as well as full pallets and load them into outbound trucks that ship to our distributors. They work in a fast paced, high volume facility that demands accuracy, high output and a strong working knowledge of our products and warehouse practices.
WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:
· Safely operate forklift utilizing various attachments to load, unload and stack product & materials
· Accurately pull pieces and build pallets for outbound shipments
· Accurately perform cycle counts and physical inventories
· Safely operate spotter truck to move trailers to and from loading doors
· Identify quality issues and report to appropriate personnel
· Ensure a clean and organized work environment
Perform other duties as required
SKILLS
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:
• Strong mathematical, reading and comprehensive skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform autonomous maintenance
• Ability to effectively navigate in SAP and utilize scanning functionality
• Ability to operate battery station and effective change forklift batteries
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment
• Self motivated and proactive
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrate dependability and timeliness within flexing work hours and required overtime
OTHER
• We are looking for people who are globally mobile and have aspirations to experience different
cultures.
leadership agility
leadership agility
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.