Weekend Forklift Operator​/Material Handler; Nights

This position is based at our Deep Eddy Vodka production facility in Buda, TX. The schedule for this position is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, working a 12‑hour overnight shift from 5:30 pm to 6:00 am.

The Forklift Operator and Material Handler is responsible for loading, packing, auditing, cycle counts, general housekeeping, scanning orders, and shipping/receiving functions at the Deep Eddy Vodka production site. This role requires the ability to safely operate a forklift.

• Perform general warehouse tasks and learn terminology important to the process.
• Utilize computers and scanning equipment.
• Complete cycle counts throughout the shift.
• Communicate clearly with the Warehouse Manager to report any concerns or issues.
• Inspect packages to ensure quality.
• Maintain a clean area throughout and at the end of each day.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure packaging meets quality standards.
• Organize work area using 5S techniques, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, cataloging, and maintaining the area.
• Transfer cases weighing up to 50 pounds to keep production moving.
• Operate a forklift and manual or electric pallet jacks to disperse components and finished goods throughout the work area.
• Discard outdated or defective product.
• Utilize compactors to bail cardboard.
• Perform additional requests provided by the Supervisor to guarantee efficiency.
• Champion positive communication, strong collaboration, and teamwork while actively modeling the core values of the Spirited Commitment.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Keen eye for product and package quality requirements.
• Team‑oriented mindset and shared vision for working within a team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with team members and Supervisor.

• Experience in a bottling production facility.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to:

• Stand, climb stairs, walk, bend, kneel, squat, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use a computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work 12‑hour shifts on feet while bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, and lifting cases up to 50 pounds.

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 1 week paid sick time eligibility after 1 year
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance, eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 11 Paid Holidays

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.