CDL -Forklift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Premium Waters, Byram, MS is a bottled water company focused on providing quality products for our customers while being a positive partner in the communities in which we operate. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to inclusion, development, and quality in everything we do, join our team!

Our safe, family-friendly work environment supports employees in achieving their career goals while serving our customers with safe, healthy water products. We believe our success begins with our people and are committed to creating a culture built on safety, teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Premium Waters is seeking a safe, dependable, and motivated Yard Dog Driver (Yard Jockey) to support warehouse and shipping operations. The Yard Dog Driver is responsible for moving trailers throughout the facility yard, positioning trailers at loading docks, maintaining trailer flow, and ensuring safe and efficient movement of equipment to support production and distribution operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move trailers between parking areas, loading docks, and designated yard locations.
• Spot trailers at dock doors for loading and unloading activities.
• Verify trailer numbers, seal numbers, and locations before movement.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard tractors and trailers.
• Report equipment damage, mechanical issues, and safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain accurate trailer inventory and location records.
• Inspect trailers for cleanliness, damage, and loading readiness.
• Communicate with warehouse, production, transportation, and shipping personnel regarding trailer needs.
• Ensure trailers are properly secured using wheel chocks, dock locks, and other safety devices.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard environment.
• Follow all food safety, quality, GMP, SQF, and company policies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Class A drivers license with an acceptable drivers license
• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating yard trucks, semi-trucks, forklifts, or similar equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Yard Dog/Yard Jockey experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse operations.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb in and out of equipment frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb stairs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform duties safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment inspections before each shift.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout procedures and facility safety requirements when applicable.
• Promote a culture of safety through personal accountability and teamwork.
• Why Join Premium Waters?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting - Approximately 10% of the time
• Standing - Approximately 45% of the time
• Walking - Approximately 45% of the time
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently
• Push/Pull - Frequently
• Carrying/Lifting up to 50 lbs. - Frequently
• Verbal communication - Constantly
• Written communication - Constantly
• Hearing normal conversation - Frequently
• Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

Benefits

Premium Waters offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families.

Eligible employees may receive:

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), where applicable

Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicable

Employee Referral Program

Safety and Service Recognition Programs

Career Development and Training Opportunities

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Family-Friendly Work Environment

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.

Premium Waters, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law