Fork Lift Operator

Keurig Dr Pepper; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in North America is seeking a Forklift Operator to be responsible for loading, unloading, and staging product supplies. This full-time role offers a starting pay of $19.43 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $3,000 and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Supply production line with empty containers.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview:

Forklift Operator N1 (Sign-On Bonus Included in shift)

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, staging, pulling and distributing pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while meeting productivity requirements.

Shift and Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday through Wednesday, with rotating Thursdays
• 6:00PM - 6:30AM
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekend as needed is required

Sign-on bonus (less taxes): You will receive a sign-on bonus in the gross amount of $3,000.00 (the “Sign-on Bonus”), to be paid in three separate payments. The first payment will be in the amount of $1,000.00 (less applicable taxes) and paid at 3 months of employment. The second payment will be paid after 6 months in the amount of $1,000.00 (less applicable taxes). The third and final payment will be paid after 9 months in the amount of $1,000 (less applicable taxes).Please note that if you resign for any reason within one year of the last payment date, you will be required to reimburse the Company the full amount of your Sign-on Bonus.

Position Responsibilities

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

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at $19.43 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $20.46per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable:

Shift Differential: $1.00

• Benefits eligible day one!!

• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• 1 year of forklift operation experience
• Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.