Forklift Operator -Seasonal
Primo Brands, Hollis Center, ME, United States
Seasonal Forklift Operator – Factory Location
Location: Hollis, ME
Compensation: $27.49 per hour.
Shift differential: 6%–8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours.
Shifts: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Thursday–Saturday and occasional Wednesday. Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution.
Complete pre‑trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift.
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on palletizing equipment.
Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect goods, pallets, or other raw materials as needed.
Complete and maintain documentation of quality, inventory, and preventive maintenance.
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 organized and clean, ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Monitor and track equipment downtime, output, and other key metrics.
Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallet rate per labor hour, line loading, and truck turn time.
Interact with production, warehouse, quality control, and maintenance teams 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 work experience.
Two or more years of forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast‑paced environment.
Prior exposure to manufacturing, preferably the food or beverage industry, with knowledge of GMPs.
Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience using warehouse management systems (WMS). SAP knowledge is a plus.
Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast‑paced forklift environment.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with solid communication skills.
Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
Capacity to move or lift 50 lbs repeatedly over a 12‑hour shift, basic math and reading skills.
Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and when needed to cover 24/7 operations.
Willingness to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations.
Valid driver’s license with no major driving offenses in the last 3 years (including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at‑fault fatal incidents).
Strong English language skills for effective customer communication and collaboration.
Legal
Primo Brands is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.
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Location: Hollis, ME
Compensation: $27.49 per hour.
Shift differential: 6%–8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours.
Shifts: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Thursday–Saturday and occasional Wednesday. Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution.
Complete pre‑trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift.
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on palletizing equipment.
Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect goods, pallets, or other raw materials as needed.
Complete and maintain documentation of quality, inventory, and preventive maintenance.
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 organized and clean, ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Monitor and track equipment downtime, output, and other key metrics.
Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallet rate per labor hour, line loading, and truck turn time.
Interact with production, warehouse, quality control, and maintenance teams 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 work experience.
Two or more years of forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast‑paced environment.
Prior exposure to manufacturing, preferably the food or beverage industry, with knowledge of GMPs.
Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience using warehouse management systems (WMS). SAP knowledge is a plus.
Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast‑paced forklift environment.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with solid communication skills.
Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making ability.
Capacity to move or lift 50 lbs repeatedly over a 12‑hour shift, basic math and reading skills.
Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and when needed to cover 24/7 operations.
Willingness to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations.
Valid driver’s license with no major driving offenses in the last 3 years (including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at‑fault fatal incidents).
Strong English language skills for effective customer communication and collaboration.
Legal
Primo Brands is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.
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