Forklift Operator Job at BlueTriton Brands in Zephyrhills

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**

**Compensation:** $20.07 / hr + 6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked

**Schedule:** 2/2/3 rotational schedule

**Night shift:** 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Ability to work weekends and holidays per business needs

**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**

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

+ 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

+ Willingness and ability to working a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)

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, BEAU, 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 Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

BlueTriton 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. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)