Seasonal Forklift Operator

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We distribute an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers
• Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift
• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment
• Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as needed
• Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
• Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Work as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operations
• Monitor and track equipment downtime, equipment output and other key metrics
• Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time
• Interact with production and warehouse team members, quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiency
• Cross train to perform other lift and off-lift activities as required
• Provide vacation coverage to team members

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Two or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast-paced forklift environment
• Prior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs
• Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferred
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced forklift environment
• Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12-hour shift, basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
• Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview
• Willingness and ability to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot and cold)
• A valid driver's license, with no major driving offenses in the last 3 years including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal incident