Forklift Driver - 2nd shift chez Premium Waters

Forklift Driver – 2^nd shift

Location: Chippewa Falls, WI

Salary: $21.42/hour + $1.00/hour 2nd shift premium

We are looking for a Forklift Driver to carry out our company mission of maintaining an inclusive culture of trust, honesty, humility, integrity, and candor in our dealings with others, ourselves, and our communities.

Who are we?  

• Premium Waters is the 2^nd largest bottler of private label bottled water products in the U.S.A.  We are committed to providing high quality bottled water in an environmentally friendly manner. 
• Our Teams focus on proactively supporting safety, understanding sustainability, and building lasting relationships.

Your part in our story:

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for loading and unloading products to/from trailers to/from racking or floor storage, processing shipping paperwork and assisting truck drivers.   They will also be expected to eventually cross-train for operating production machinery such as palletizers and pallet-wrappers, preparing product for shipment, and loading product into trailers or racks. 

• - Unload trailers from other PWI plant or vendors, place products in assigned locations.
• - Load trailers with customers’ products, use computer to ship orders and assist truck drivers as needed.

Once trained in warehouse, get trained as line driver:

• - Operate pallet former and pallet wrapper, troubleshoot as necessary.
• - Supply raw materials to the production line to maintain an even flow of production.
• - Pull pallets from line and place in trailers or racking.
• - Complete all prescribed quality checks in a timely and correct manner.
• - Maintain a clean, organized workspace free from hazards.

• Must follow all established Good Manufacturing Practices. 
• Work 12:30pm-9:00pm Sunday through Thursday (40-hour week)

Why work with us?

We strive to foster an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all PWI locations. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Benefits include: 

• Medical, Prescription Drug, and Vision Program –on DAY ONE
• Dental – on DAY ONE
• A generous PTO program -112 hours in your first year!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program and Company Paid Wellness Coach
• Online Virtual Care
• Company Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, Children
• Company Paid Long and Short-Term Disability  
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement Program – to supplement your current skillset or advance to a higher position.
• 401(K) – Company Match 100% up to 4%
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Water Program – Free Water
• Referral Bonus
• Daily Pay

About you – preferred requirements for this role 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Previous forklift experience required, at least 2 years preferred 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed 
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills 
• Must be able to occasionally cover PTO on 12-hour shifts
• Must be involved and committed to safety.   This must be a team effort.   Together, we can prevent accidents and injuries and keep each other safe and healthy in the work that provides our livelihood.