Forklift Driver

Premium Waters; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Drug

Gym Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401(K) Match

Volunteer Time Off

Free Water Program

Daily Pay

Job summary

Premium Waters in Quincy, IL is recruiting a Warehouse Forklift Operator to join our production team. This full-time role focuses on safely loading, unloading and moving materials, with attention to quality and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of related experience, and a forklift certification along with a valid driver's license. Join us in a teamwork-driven, safety-focused environment at one of our 12 locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required (in-house certification within 30 days).
• Valid State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and rack material safely.
• Inspect product and materials for accuracy and quality; move between warehouse and production lines.
• Load and unload materials from pallets and skids; perform routine vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Job description

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Full Time Quincy, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3965

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.50 Hourly

Warehouse Forklift Operator Full-Time

We are looking to add a team member to our production team to carry out our company mission of maintaining an inclusive culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with others, ourselves, and our communities.

Premium Waters is committed to providing high quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner.

Our Teams focus on proactively supporting safety, understanding sustainability, and building lasting relationships.

We’re looking for a passionate individual to fill our Warehouse Forklift Operator role and to join 1 of our 12 locations located in Quincy, IL where we work together to continuously improve the bottled water industry.

Interested? Keep on reading!

Who are we?

Premium Waters, Inc. was founded in1994 when Cy Chesterman of The Chesterman Company ventured into the bottled water business by purchasing a bottled water plant in Willmar, Minnesota. Since 1994, Premium Waters has grown into a leader in the bottled water industry. Premium Waters has hundreds of employees, growing revenues and sales across North America.

At Premium Waters, we are on a mission to continuously grow and expand our services while lending a helping hand to our communities. We donate over xxx bottles of water per year to our communities, volunteer throughout the year helping a variety different organizations meet goals and help others, and we also pour into our own Premium Waters’ family by hosting family events.

Our vision:

We are a customer responsive, innovative bottled water supplier that functions in a safe, caring and participative environment. We will be a responsive provider of high quality, low cost bottled water. Our actions demonstrate how we value our customers. We will drive out costs in everything we do. We will treat each other respectfully. We will regard our Team Members as Premium Waters’ most valuable resource. We will have a positive impact on our community and environment. We will deliver excellent value to all of our stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on

Warehouse Forklift Operator will be responsible for the following job duties:

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and rack material.
• Inspect finished product and raw materials for accuracy and quality and safely move them around the warehouse and betwe4en warehouse and production lines to ensure timely and complete delivery and quality product.
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, or other transport vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, and replacing liquefied-gas tank.
• Weigh materials or products, and record weight and other production data on tags or labels.
• Operate or tend automatic palletizing machines.
• Notify purchasing personnel; regarding low levels of or problems with raw materials in timely manner.
• Interact with team members and with previous/subsequent Shift Manager to ensure all shift requirements are fulfill by end of shift.
• Interact with truck drivers regarding incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensure proper reporting of inventory adjustments.
• Ensure all dock/warehouse doors are closed and locked when not in use.
• Perform FIFO stock rotation.
• Report any forklift operating problems and/or safety issues to department manager.
• Ensure that raw materials needed for next shift are ready prior to end of your shift.
• Moving trailers into and out of the warehouse docks.
• Parking and moving trailers in the parking lot area.
• Performs other related duties as they arise and/or as requested.

Why work with us?

We strive to foster an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Benefits include:

• Medical and Prescription Drug with a Company Vision Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
• Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
• Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Daily Pay

About you – preferred requirements for this role

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of work-related experience required.
• Forklift certification. (Must complete in-house certification within 30days of hire.)
• Valid State Issued Driver’s License is required.

Safety

Everyone at Premium Waters, Inc. must be involved and committed to safety. This must be a team effort. Together, we can prevent accidents and injuries and keep each other safe and healthy in the work that provides our livelihood.

Full training will be provided so if you don’t meet all of these requirements, we still encourage you to get in touch – we’re looking for the right person, not the right paperwork!

We look forward to receiving your application!