Seasonal Forklift Operator

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 : Ontario, CA
Compensation : $22.35 / hour
Shift differential : 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule : Minimum 8 hour shift up to 12 hours.

1:00 PM - 9:30 PM or 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Must be able to work weekends and holidays based on business needs

Seasonal Benefits:
Sick time
Employee discounts
401K with a 5% match


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

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

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

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

Solid problem solving and decision-making skills

Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays. Shifts will be assigned after hire and maybe dayshift or nightshift.

Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts and work on days off if necessary.

Willingness and ability to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot & cold)

Valid Drivers License

Excel/Windows experience, need ability but can be trained on SAP programs.

Basic computer navigation skills or show ability and desire to be trained in this skill.