Premium Waters, Inc. is a growing company in a growing industry and is proud to offer an outstanding lineup of great-tasting, healthy, clean drinking water including: Chippewa Springs, Glacier Clear, Glenwood-Inglewood Spring Water, Kandiyohi Premium Water, Nature’s Crystal Spring Water, Nicolet Natural Water and Water Joe.

Whether it is through one of our popular brands of water or our private label services, we are committed to providing the highest quality product and becoming the number one bottle water company in the industry. There are several defining qualities that filter through the individuals, teams, departments and locations that represent Premium Waters. These shared values and practices connect us and help make Premium Waters a great place to work.

The Forklift Driver is responsible for receiving incoming goods, preparing product for shipment, ensuring that our product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner, that proper inventory is maintained, and good housekeeping and warehouse standards are upheld.

• Forklift experience is required and must be able to pass our forklift training class within three (3) days after start date.
• Work schedule will be Thursday 12am-6am and Thursday through Saturday 6pm-6am.
• The rate of pay is $22.50 per hour, plus $1.75 per hour shift differential will be added to base pay.

GMP & PPE Required

While on the plant production floor, 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, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Also follows HACCP and SQF requirements for food quality and safety.

Essential Job Duties:

• Backing trailers up to loading dock, unloads and loads trailer, examines and signs for incoming goods, noting any discrepancies.
• Reviews shipping invoices to determine what needs to be shipped.
• Checks inventory levels and production schedule.
• Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive.
• Organizes the warehouse in an efficient manner.
• Records and documents shipments.
• Communicate with shipping personnel and supervisor, regarding problems, product information, etc.
• Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area at all times.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of forklift experience and must be able to operate pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, scanner and radio frequency equipment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Functional Knowledge Excel, Word, and any inventory management software programs
• Forklift experience is required and must be able to pass our forklift training class within three (3) days after start date.
• Some manufacturing experience with a beverage, food, or liquid consumer products manufacturer preferred but not required
• Prior knowledge of GMP's, sanitation standards and FDA requirements is helpful