Seasonal Shipper/Forklift Operator

Primo Water Corporation; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Seasonal Shipper (Forklift Operator) in Hope, Arkansas. The role involves ensuring safety and efficiency in warehouse operations, including inventory verification and trailer loading. Candidates should have forklift experience and a commitment to safety and attendance.

Benefits

$500 Sign-on Bonus (after 45 days)

Health and Dental Package offered after 45 days

$1000 Completion Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement – 18 years.
• 2+ years forklift driving experience in a high volume/fast-paced manufacturing facility.
• Experience in Food Processing, Manufacturing, or Distribution environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safe performance of assigned tasks and proactive approach to safety.
• Verify inventory while shipping/racking using RF scanner.
• Load trailers based on established load patterns.

Skills

Communication

Safety Commitment

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via MyADP.

Pay: $25.94 / hour

Shift differential: 6% - 8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked

$500 Sign-on Bonus (after 45 days)

Health and Dental Package offered after 45 days or opt out for $1.00 increase after 3 months

$1000 Completion Bonus

Monday to Friday: 8 am - 4 pm / 9 am - 5 pm

Seasonal Shipper (Forklift Operator) – until September 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• Safe performance of assigned tasks
• Proactive approach to safety and identifying potential hazards
• Follow all warehouse process to ensure compliance
• Verify inventory while shipping/ racking using RF scanner
• Perform checklist on forklifts before start of shift
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Load trailers based on established load patterns.
• Load / ship only quality product.
• Report any un-safe act or observation
• Attach identifying tags or labels, as required
• Report damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes
• Manage relationships with peers and team-members to ensure achievement of department goals.
• Understand all department KPI’s and strive to improve output
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement – 18 years
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Food Processing, Manufacturing and or/Distribution environment would be considered an asset
• 2+ years forklift driving experience is a high volume/fast-paced manufacturing facility
• Demonstrates adherence to factory standards, policies and procedures
• Strong communication skills with strong commitment to safety culture
• Commitment to Attendance
• Experience driving a double wide counterbalance forklift considered an asset
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life, premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley, regional leaders such as Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain Ozarka, and Zephyrhills, purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts, andflavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo 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.