Keurig Dr. Pepper Forklift Operator - Newport, TN
Fork Lift Operator
- Job ID
- 2025-119058
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- Function
- Supply Chain
Job Overview
Forklift Operator
The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of materials, supplies, and products within our facilities while meeting productivity requirements and maintaining KDP’s high standards in safety and quality.
Shift and Schedule
- Sunday-Thursday
- 6:00 pm – 2:30 AM
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.
2. Learn to safely operate multiple types of powered industrial trucks in environments with pedestrians.
3. Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are in place while loading/unloading trucks.
4. Collaborate with production team by interpreting production needs, supplying line with materials and transporting finished product to warehouse or trailers.
5. Rotate floor stock, moving oldest product first.
6. Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
7. Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.
Requirements
Qualifications:
1. Ability to quickly learn and safely operate powered industrial trucks. 6 months of forklift operation experience preferred.
2. Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
1. Lift, push, and pull a minimum 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.
2. Ability to bend, stretch and sit or stand during entire shift.
3. Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb into forklift, bend, stoop, and twist.
4. Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.
Total Rewards
• Pay starting at $19.43 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $20.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.
Where Applicable:
• 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
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