CDL A Yard Utility Truck Driver

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.

Position: Yard Utility

Factory Location: Taunton, MA

Pay: $34.89 / per hour at hire, with potential increases after 90 and 180 days based on successful performance reviews.
Schedule: Full - Time, Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 1:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM).

Must be available for other shifts, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Six weeks of day-shift training required.

Benefits of working for Primo Brands: 

Health Benefits:  Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing:  401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance : Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to perform shipping / receiving activities in a fast-paced environment
Safely operate a yard truck to move trailers accurately and efficiently from the yard to a shipping door for shipment to customers
Perform in the role of Dock Coordinator as needed
Managing minute-to-minute shipping / receiving activities
Utilize PC, SAP, Communication, and time management skills to prioritize and organize workload
Drive Operation Results
Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager

Qualifications:

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR): Only one license held, no DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene of an accident, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accidents, driving-related suspensions, revocations, or cancellations; disqualifying offenses; or reckless driving incidents
Prior forklift or heavy equipment experience preferred with prior experience in manufacturing desired
Strong computer skills desired
Exposure to warehouse inventory scanners and basic equipment maintenance preferred
Ability to work self-directed & accomplish daily workload with minimal supervision
Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team-based environment
Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work
Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
Ability to move/handle 50lbs and get up and down a yard truck/forklift frequently throughout the day
Able to sit for long periods of time and drive backward as needed

Skills: Shipping and Receiving, Dock Coordination, Inventory Management, Trailer Spotting, Yard Truck Driving, Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Freight Coordination, Load Planning, Order Fulfillment, Shipment Processing, Loading and Unloading, SAP, RF Scanner Experience, Warehouse Management Systems, Manufacturing Environment

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo 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.