Forklift Operator - Ontario, United States - BlueTriton Brands

BlueTriton Brands

Verified Company

Ontario, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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:

We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team in our manufacturing and distribution facility.

Compensation:
$21.00 / hr + shift differential applied to applicable hours.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday

Start Time: 1:00 PM - until work is complete; 8+hrs/shift. Overtime may be required depending on business needs

Benefits:

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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

Qualifications:

Key qualifications include:

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 workin a warehouse with mínimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)

A valid driver's 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, AC+ION, 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 Stewardshi