Forklift Driver
About The Position
Premium Waters is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join its production team at the Quincy, Illinois location. The role supports the company’s production and warehouse operations by safely handling finished products and raw materials, maintaining timely flow between the warehouse and production lines, and contributing to a safe, quality-focused workplace. The position follows a 6 p.m.–6 a.m. 2-2-3 schedule. Premium Waters describes its mission as providing high-quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner and fostering an inclusive culture grounded in trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor. The company emphasizes safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, respectful teamwork, and community involvement. Full training is provided; the company encourages applicants to apply even if they do not meet every listed preferred requirement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (listed as a preferred requirement).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Forklift certification; candidates must complete in-house certification within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and rack materials.
- Inspect finished products and raw materials for accuracy and quality, and move them around the warehouse and between the warehouse and production lines to support timely delivery and product quality.
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, or other 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 proper 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 properly reported.
- 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 current 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.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage with a company vision program
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement program and company-paid wellness coach
- Online virtual care
- Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
- Company-paid long- and short-term disability
- Company-paid employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Education and tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Bereavement leave
- Volunteer time off program
- Holiday pay
- Free employee water program
- Referral bonus
- Daily pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
