Palletizer

Seasonal Forklift OperatorPrimo 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: Stanwood, MI Compensation: $21 / hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked Shifts: Day Shift 6:00 am - 6:00 pm OR Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:00 am on a rotational 2-2-3 schedule Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs 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 Benefits:Sick timeEmployee discounts401K with a 5% matchResponsibilities:Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on Palletizer equipment consisting of wrappers, palletizer pallet in feeds, pallet forming equipment and forkliftsLift pallets and store / remove from the 4 and 5 tier racking systemsRecord preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output, and other key metricsAdhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programsCommunicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/proceduresMeet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtimePerform mathematical calculations as neededComplete hourly quality checks to ensure high quality products are producedInspect raw materials against quality standards before loading themInteract with team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiencyAttend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled timesMeasure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other techniciansCrosstrain in other areas to support operations during downtimesMaintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practicesFocus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgencySafely operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distributionQualifications:High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experiencePrior experience in clean manufacturing preferredExposure to high-speed production or basic maintenance is preferredTroubleshooting and root cause analysis experienceEffective communication skills both face to face and over the radioForklift experience is highly preferredAbility to work independently or with a team and communicate effectivelySolid problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to alternately sit, stand, push, pull and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to lift and move high volume units per day, each weighing 50 lbs. + with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and changes in temperatureA valid driver's licensePrimo 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.Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.