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Material Handler

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler ... The Material Handler is responsible for fulfilling customer orders by accurately retrieving and ...

Material Handler

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler ... The Material Handler is responsible for fulfilling customer orders by accurately retrieving and ...

Material Handler

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler ... The Material Handler is responsible for fulfilling customer orders by accurately retrieving and ...

Material Handler

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler ... The Material Handler is responsible for fulfilling customer orders by accurately retrieving and ...

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How much do coca cola material handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for coca cola material handler in the United States is $18.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Coca Cola Material Handlers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Coca Cola Material Handlers often encounter challenges such as maintaining efficiency during high-volume production periods and ensuring accuracy when managing large inventories. Adapting to fast-paced shifts and following safety protocols are crucial, especially when operating forklifts or handling heavy materials. Effective communication with team members and supervisors helps prevent errors and streamlines workflow. Staying organized and attending ongoing training sessions can also help material handlers manage these challenges and contribute to a safer, more productive environment.

What does a Coca Cola Material Handler do?

A Coca Cola Material Handler is responsible for managing the movement, storage, and tracking of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished products within Coca Cola warehouses or production facilities. Their tasks typically include loading and unloading trucks, operating forklifts, organizing inventory, and ensuring accurate documentation of materials. Material Handlers play a key role in maintaining efficient production and distribution by keeping materials organized and readily accessible. They also follow safety protocols and may assist with quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Coca Cola Material Handler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coca Cola Material Handler, you need a high school diploma or GED, basic math and reading skills, and experience in warehouse operations or material handling. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), forklifts, pallet jacks, and safety protocols is typically required, often supported by forklift certification. Reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and strong organizational skills are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure efficient inventory management, workplace safety, and smooth operational flow in a fast-paced distribution environment.

What is the difference between Coca Cola Material Handler vs Coca Cola Warehouse Associate?

AspectCoca Cola Material HandlerCoca Cola Warehouse Associate
ResponsibilitiesLoading/unloading, inventory management, equipment operationReceiving, stocking, order picking, shipping
Required CertificationsForklift license often preferredForklift certification may be required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or distribution centerWarehouse or distribution center
Industry UsageCommonly used in manufacturing/distributionCommonly used in logistics and warehousing

Both roles involve physical labor in distribution settings, with Material Handlers focusing on equipment operation and inventory management, while Warehouse Associates handle receiving and shipping tasks. Certifications like forklift licenses are often required for both. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the best fit within Coca Cola's logistics and manufacturing operations.

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Infographic showing various Coca Cola Material Handler job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,886 per year, or $18.2 per hour.
Material Handler

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Who We Are:
  • Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
  • Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
  • In 2026, for the 5th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.
What We Offer:
Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:
  • Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
  • 401K program with healthy company match
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Competitive compensation

Coke Florida is searching for Material Handlers to work out of our Tampa location for morning and afternoon shifts.
What You Will Do:
The Material Handler is responsible for fulfilling customer orders by accurately retrieving and placing specified products and quantities onto conveyors, ensuring the work is completed safely, efficiently, and with precision.
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Assists and facilitates in case picking and sorting within the automated environment using computers, software, and complex machines while adhering to all established Coke Florida safety procedures and policies
  • Collaborates within a team environment to coordinate and organize efficient and dependable warehouse processes
  • Adapts to needs of the role and maintains knowledge of working in different work areas throughout the workday while meeting the minimum expectations of those different work areas, including, but not limited to, HQS, Semi-Automated Lanes, pallet pick, and Flow Rack
  • Assists in the daily housekeeping and maintenance of the warehouse, including keeping the work area free of trash and, or debris, as well as cleaning any type of spillage and following all waste removal and recycling protocols
  • Works safely, accurately, and efficiently to control warehouse inventory to keep shrink at an acceptable level
  • Monitors lane Photo Eye alignments
  • Performs miscellaneous activities as directed to support the efficient operation of a dynamic automated warehouse

For this role, you will need:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prior Warehouse experience preferred
  • Knowledge acquired through 1-2 year of work experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while walking and repetitively lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to collaborate within a team environment
  • Ability to coordinate and organize efficient and dependable warehouse processes
  • Easily transition between different work areas as needed throughout the workday, meeting expectations within those areas
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions from the system on the monitor screen
  • Attention to detail and ability to differentiate our packages
  • Ability to work in a noisy and non-climate controlled including high and low-temperature environment
  • Intentional self-starter takes initiative and proactively seeks out value-add opportunities
  • Flexibility in Scheduling is required as work hours are subject to change based on business demands

This Role Is Extremely Physical, Which Will Require:
  • Ability to repetitively lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance
  • Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching about the head, reaching at the waist, reaching below the knees and bending at the knees
  • Ability to repetitively push and pull manual transport equipment (for example, pallet jack or hand truck) containing product loads up to a minimum of 100 yards without assistance
  • Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities
  • Ability to stand the majority of the scheduled shift
  • Ability to walk a minimum of 4 hours during the workday
  • Frequently work in a hot/humid indoor environment

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.