Fork Lift Operator

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Knoxville, TN site. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, lifting and stacking pallets, supplying production lines with containers, and ensuring pallets are available for the palletizer.

The role is full‑time with a night shift (Friday–Sunday, plus alternating Thursdays) from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am. Overtime and weekend work may be required; starting pay is $20.01 per hour with a $3 shift differential, increasing to $21.07

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Forklift Operator - Knoxville, TN

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

This is a fulltime position on N2: Friday - Sunday, with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00pm - 6:30am. Flexibility to work overtime and weekend as needed is required.

Training schedule will be for 4 weeks on N1: Monday-Wednesday every-other Thursday 6:00pm-6:30am.

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 $20.01 per hour plus up to a $3.00 shift differential. The employee will move to a higher rate of $21.07 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Benefits

• 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 with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

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.

AI Disclosure

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