Fork Lift Operator

About the role

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit Forklift Operator - Newport, TN. The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, staging, pulling and distributing pallets of Keurig Dr Pepper product supplies while meeting productivity requirements.

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.

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

Pay

Pay starting at $20.01 per hour plus applicable 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
• Mileage Reimbursement

Schedule

This is a full‑time position on 2nd shift, Sunday – Thursday, from 4:30 pm – 1:00 am. Flexibility to work overtime and weekend as needed is required.