Night Shift Forklift Operator — Competitive Pay

PepsiCo; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Knoxville is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator for night shifts. The role unloads transport trucks, moves finished products to warehouse storage, and prepares pallets for local delivery. You may keep the area clean and assist with recycling, while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.

The job requires lifting 20–45 lb cases repeatedly, with periods of standing, walking, and climbing. A forklift driving test is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old (21+ if CDL required)
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable)
• Must be able to pass Forklift Driving Skills test
• Valid U.S. CDL license (if required)
• Pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English if CDL required

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a safe and orderly manner
• Receive and store incoming items according to warehouse standards
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage arrangement for all items handled
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned area (e.g. yard and warehouse)
• Reload route trucks promptly and safely
• Sort and store partial cases of products returned on route trucks
• Maintain records of daily check list (pre-trip inspections)
• Comply with GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES, safety, audit and food safety standards
• May be required to work with production equipment and associated technologies
• Meet performance/productivity standards
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

PepsiCo in Knoxville is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator for night shifts. The role unloads transport trucks, moves finished products to warehouse storage, and prepares pallets for local delivery. You may keep the area clean and assist with recycling, while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.

The job requires lifting 20–45 lb cases repeatedly, with periods of standing, walking, and climbing. A forklift driving test is required.