Forklift Driver - Double Wide - (Day Shift 5:00AM - 5:00PM)

DrinkPAK, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK, LLC seeks a dedicated Forklift Driver at our Texas Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth. You will unload/load trucks, prepare merchandise for transport, and perform routine forklift maintenance. This full-time role requires a strong safety mindset and reliable attendance.

Base pay starts at $24/hr with day/night shifts on a 12-hour 2/2/3 schedule. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision, plus a cell phone stipend, 401(k) match, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing/warehouse experience recommended.
• Forklift certification required and OSHA training/evaluation.
• Ability to operate sit-down forklift and learn other material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Plan supply and material needs from production schedule.
• Move pallets and secure loads for transport.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in production area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS system

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

Base Hourly Rate: $24/hr

SHIFT: Must be willing to work either day and/or night shift; 12 hours per day 2/2/3 Schedule.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Forklift Driver is responsible for preparing merchandise and securing it for safe, easy transport, communicating with leadership to determine priorities, and performing regular machine maintenance on forklifts.

BENEFITS

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's Texas Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

Type: Full-Time, Regular.

BENEFITS

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 50% for their dependents, paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloads and loads trucks in a safe and timely manner to serve our customers
• Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule, scheduling deliveries to production area
• Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location
• Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.
• Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets and moving empty pallets
• Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods
• Maintains safe work environment by watching out for pedestrian traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with safety / legal regulations.
• Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Interacts and maintains positive relationships with all levels of leadership
• Accomplishes special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management
• Compliant to all safety rules and regulations, GMP's and all DrinkPAK's policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains high standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma required.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Forklift Certification required
• Must be able to pass a company-administered forklift training and evaluation in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized Forklift
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system
• Must have a full understanding of the operations of a Forklift, (electrical or Propane)
• Ability to operate or learn to operate:
• Sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Pallet jacks
• Reach trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of loading/unloading, staging , and inventory rotation (FIFO/FEFO) preferred
• Ability to complete basic paperwork or use handheld scanners/inventory systems.
• Basic math and reading skills to follow instructions and count products.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean, organized work area.

OUR VALUES

Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

Speed : Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.

Intensity : Remain resilien