Production Forklift Operator

Overview:
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. Factory

Location:

Hot Springs, ARCompensation: $21.98 / hour at time of hire with $.50 cent increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review

Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked

Schedule:

6:00 - 6:30 on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule; day and night shift available

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs  

Benefits 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 dismemberment

Other 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 benefits Responsibilities:
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on Palletizer equipment consisting of wrappers, palletizer pallet in feeds, pallet forming equipment and forklifts

Lift pallets and store / remove from the 4 and 5 tier racking systems

Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output, and other key metrics

Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs

Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/procedures

Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime

Perform mathematical calculations as needed

Complete hourly quality checks to ensure high quality products are produced

Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them Interact with team members from various departments (Quality Assurance, Maintenance, etc.) to maximize output and efficiency

Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times

Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians

Crosstrain in other areas to support operations during downtimes

Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices

Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency

Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Prior experience in clean manufacturing preferred

Exposure to high-speed production or basic maintenance is preferred

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience

Effective communication skills both face to face and over the radio

Forklift experience is highly preferred bility to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively

Solid problem solving and decision-making skills

Ability to alternately sit, stand, push, pull and walk all day, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ability to lift and move high volume units per day, each weighing 50 lbs. + with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather and changes in temperature Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team…