Seasonal Forklift Operator

About the position

Primo Brands is currently seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator at our Allentown, PA location. As a leading branded beverage company in North America, we focus on healthy hydration and offer an extensive portfolio of recognizable, sustainably sourced beverages distributed across over 150,000 retail outlets. The Seasonal Forklift Operator will be responsible for safely operating a forklift to move raw materials or finished products, conducting inspections, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including holidays and weekends as needed.

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferred
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast pace forklift environment
• Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
• Solid problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
• Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview
• Willingness and ability to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hot and cold)

Benefits

• Compensation: $25.00 / hour
• Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
• 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Opportunity to work in a leading beverage company
• Experience in a fast-paced environment