Forklift Driver

Premium Waters•Quincy, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Premium Waters is hiring a full-time Warehouse Forklift Operator at its Quincy, Illinois location. The role supports the production team and the company’s mission to provide high-quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. The position works a 6 p.m.–6 a.m. schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. The operator safely moves and handles raw materials and finished products throughout the warehouse and between the warehouse and production lines. The role also includes inspecting and recording products and materials, maintaining forklifts and auxiliary equipment, supporting inventory accuracy and stock rotation, coordinating with team members and truck drivers, and preparing materials for the next shift. Full training is provided. Candidates who do not meet every listed requirement are still encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of work-related experience.
Forklift certification; in-house certification must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and rack materials.
Inspect finished products and raw materials for accuracy and quality, and move them safely around the warehouse and between the warehouse and production lines.
Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, or transport vehicles.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, and replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
Weigh materials or products and record weights and other production data on tags or labels.
Operate or tend automatic palletizing machines.
Notify purchasing personnel promptly about low levels of or problems with raw materials.
Verify product identification and specifications during the shift.
Coordinate with team members and the previous or subsequent Shift Manager to ensure shift requirements are fulfilled.
Interact with truck drivers regarding incoming and outgoing loads.
Ensure inventory adjustments are reported properly.
Ensure dock and warehouse doors are closed and locked when not in use.
Perform FIFO stock rotation.
Report forklift operating problems and safety issues to the department manager.
Ensure raw materials needed for the next shift are ready before the end of the shift.
Move trailers into and out of warehouse docks and park or move trailers in the parking lot.
Mentor new forklift operators.
Perform other related duties as they arise or are requested.