Forklift Driver/Line Puller 12-hour Night Shift

Premium Waters, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Premium Waters, Inc. seeks a Forklift Driver/Line Puller for a 12-hour night shift in Pittsfield, MA. The role includes moving materials, operating the palletizer, and loading product while maintaining safety and quality on a high-speed production line.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of forklift experience, with a flexible schedule. Benefits feature medical and 401k among others, and shifts rotate weekly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year forklift experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Bring materials to the production line and operate palletizer and stretch wrapper.
• Load product onto racks or trucks and work on a high-speed line with safety as a priority.
• Unload trucks, stage products, and communicate with shipping personnel and supervisors.
• Follow GMP rules, wear PPE, and perform quality checks as required.

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Forklift Driver/Line Puller 12-hour Night Shift

Full Time Pittsfield, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3991

Premium Waters is a bottled water company focused on providing quality products for our customers while being a positive partner in communities in which we operate. If you want to be a part of a growing organization committed to inclusion, development and quality in everything we do, join our team! Our safe, family-friendly work atmosphere will support you and your career goals as we serve each other and our customers with a safe, healthy water product.

Premium Waters is proud to offer a comprehensive offering of benefits which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability and long term. Premium Waters has a very rich paid time off program, 401k for eligible employees, education reimbursement, a very robust wellness program and opportunities for volunteerism.

Department: Production

12 Hour Shift Schedule: Night Shift

Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday - First Week

Sunday / Wednesday / Thursday - Second Week

Shifts will rotate 1st / 2nd week indefinitely

Hours:

5:45pm - 6:00am

What does a 12 hour rotating shift do for you?

More time off / More pay

Scheduled 8 hours of OT per pay period

Only work 6 months out of the year

Use 24 hours to take a full week off, instead of 40 hours

Salary:$24.00per hour + $1.50 per hour shift differential

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year forklift experience preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Responsibilities:

The Forklift Driver will be responsible for bringing materials to the production line, operating the palletizer and stretch wrapper, as well as loading product onto racks or trucks. This position is on our high-speed line, so safety, quality and efficiency are the highest priorities.

• Unloads trucks, examines incoming goods and signs for incoming goods, noting any discrepancies.
• Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive, including restacking damaged or partial pallets as needed.
• Loads racking and trailers by forklift.
• Cleans and organizes the warehouse in an efficient manner.
• Communicates with shipping personnel, shift supervisors, regarding problems, product information, etc.
• Understands and performs proper pallet tag, lot number recording procedures.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner
• Performs related work as assigned by the Manager.

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, safety shoes/boots, earplugs and safety glasses. It is also required that all personnel wear high visibility vests/shirts in the warehouse area. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System.

GMP & PPE Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Sitting - Approximately 90%

Standing - Approximately 5%

Walking - Approximately 5%

Bending/Stooping - Frequently

Push/Pull - Frequently

Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently

Verbal communication - Frequently

Written communication - Frequently

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.