Forklift Operator

About the role

Overview Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. Factory Location: Lindenhurst, NY Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come. Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to safely move products from production line to designated areas as well as load and unload products from all Company transport vehicles.
• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse and loading areas.
• Participate in daily inventory activities including cycle counts.
• Verify load sheets and ensure trucks receive correct equipment and product loads.
• Responsible for ordering all products, as well as inventory control.
• Shipping and receiving.
• Support warehouse and production teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to adhere to Primo Brands Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Forklift experience and certification required.
• Ability to work safely and in all weather conditions.
• Basic computer/data entry skills and math abilities.
• Ability to work flexible, extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to safely lift up to 66lbs.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.

Pay

• Compensation: $25.00/hour with $.50 increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review
• Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked

Schedule

Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs