Fork Lift Operator

Keurig Dr Pepper • Knoxville, TN

28d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The operator loads, unloads, stages, pulls, and distributes pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while meeting productivity requirements.

This is a full-time D2 schedule: Friday through Sunday, with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed is required.

Requirements

• One year of forklift operation experience.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Lift, carry, pick, and stack materials.
• Supply the production line with empty containers.
• Move full product from the palletizer to the staging area.
• Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to the line as needed.
• Spot trailers as directed.
• Maintain pallet supply for the palletizer.
• Rotate floor stock by moving the oldest product first.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Dental insurance, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Vision insurance, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Disability benefits, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• 401(k) with company match, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Mileage reimbursement, where applicable.
• Starting pay of $20.01 per hour plus a $2.00 shift differential; pay increases to $21.07 per hour in the quarter after the employee's six-month anniversary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED