Forklift Operator
BlueTriton Brands
BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products – the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.
Job Description
Pay: $26.66 / hour
Shift differential: 6 – 8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked
Schedule: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday every other Wednesday
Benefits: 401(k) matching; dental insurance; flexible spending account; health insurance; life insurance; paid time off and holidays; vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; career stability and growth!
Responsibilities:
Accurate loading and unloading of trailers per pick ticket requirements
Perform multiple tasks under fast paced conditions in a workstation arrangement
Keeping work area clean and hazard free
Unload / Rework damaged / refused loads
Utilization of SAP reports to evaluate and action plan inventory for daily production demand
Proper utilization of warehouse space
Maintain workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing practices
Ensure that all information concerning load out on BOL’s is complete and accurate
Ensure quality standards of product being shipped
Proper loading techniques (use of air bags, dividers, and load bars as required)
Daily communication updates with Resources and Managers
Interact with warehouse team members and quality control to maximize output and efficiency
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
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 workin a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)
A valid drivers license, with no major driving offenses in the last 3 years including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal incident
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, ACION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)