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:
This is a full time position on 1st shift, Monday - Saturday, with a start time between 5:00am - 7:00am, working 10 - 12 hours daily depending on business needs. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. 

Position Responsibilities:

1. 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.

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.

Total Rewards Pay starting at $19.95 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $21.00 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 Requirements

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.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 
 
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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? 
 
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees 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.
 
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.