Seasonal Forklift Operator

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting seasonal opportunity Primo Brands is looking for Seasonal Forklift Operators to support customer demand. This role is full-time during our “busy season” which will vary year to year.If you would like to have some extra income, please read on. Seasonal assignments offer valuable work experience at a leading beverage company. Also, if opportunities exist at the end of the assignment, you can be considered for this position with Primo Brands. Individuals in temporary and seasonal assignments are not eligible for all company benefits.

Compensation: $20.07 / hour

Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked

Shifts: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM on the 2-2-3-2 rotational schedule
Ability to work weekends and holidays per business needs

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

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
Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
Work as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operations
Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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

Key qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 pace forklift environment
• Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
• Solid 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 workin a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold 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