Forklift Operator

Primo Brands Job OpportunityPrimo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.Factory Location: Hot Springs, ARCompensation: $21.62 per hour with $.50 increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful reviewShift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours workedShift: 6:00pm- 6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule; night shiftAbility to work weekends and holidays per business needsBenefits of working for Primo Brands:Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health 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 dismembermentOther 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 benefitsResponsibilities:Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customersComplete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for liftOperate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipmentConduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as neededComplete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentationUse scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facilityWork as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operationsMaintain 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 metricsMeet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn timeInteract with production and warehouse team members, quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiencyCross train to perform other lift and off lift activities as requiredQualifications:High school diploma or GEDTwo or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast-paced forklift environmentPrior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPsSolid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferredDemonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced forklift environmentAbility to work independently or with a team with solid communication skillsSolid problem solving and decision-making skillsAbility to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12-hour shift, basic math and reading skillsWillingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidaysAbility to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interviewWillingness and ability to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot 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 incidentCandidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional servicePrimo 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.