Forklift Operator I (1st Shift) — Growth, Training & Benefits

Coca-Cola Consolidated; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Knoxville is seeking a Forklift Operator I to perform warehouse tasks, pallet building, inbound/outbound handling, and order fulfillment across the facility. This role involves traveling the warehouse pick areas with a PIT forklift, ensuring safety and accuracy while supporting management with routine duties.

Applicants typically have 1–3 years of work experience and may hold PIT certification for pallet jack and forklifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Ability to read and interpret computer-based pick tickets.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to operate and navigate PIT equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and place quantities of cases on pallets per pick tickets, ensuring safety and pallet stability.
• Unload inbound product and deposit items to designated storage areas.
• Load outbound product and transport to loading docks and trailers.
• Replenish product to pick or vertique mezzanine areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area; perform other tasks as assigned.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Read computer instructions

Tools

PIT Certification

Pallet Jack

Forklift operations

Scrubber

Job description

Coca-Cola Consolidated in Knoxville is seeking a Forklift Operator I to perform warehouse tasks, pallet building, inbound/outbound handling, and order fulfillment across the facility. This role involves traveling the warehouse pick areas with a PIT forklift, ensuring safety and accuracy while supporting management with routine duties.

Applicants typically have 1–3 years of work experience and may hold PIT certification for pallet jack and forklifts.