Yard Utility

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.

 

Position Title:  Yard Utility

Factory Location:  Saratoga Springs, NY

Compensation: $31.44 / hour at time of hire with $.50 increases at 90 and 180 days with successful review

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

Schedule:  5:00pm - 5:00am, Weds - Fri every other Sat

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

 

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift approximately 75% of the time to efficiently carry out shipping and receiving activities in a dynamic environment.
• Safely operate a yard truck to accurately and efficiently transport trailers from the yard to the shipping door for customer shipments
• Perform in the role of Dock Coordinator as needed
• Managing minute-to-minute shipping / receiving activities
• Utilize PC, SAP, Communication, and time management skills to prioritize and organize workload, while emphasizing forklift operation as a primary responsibility
• Drive operation results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older (DOT requirement)
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR): Only one license held, no DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene of an accident, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accidents, driving-related suspensions, revocations, or cancellations; disqualifying offenses; or reckless driving incidents
• Prior forklift or heavy equipment experience preferred with prior experience in manufacturing desired
• Exposure to warehouse inventory scanners and basic equipment maintenance preferred
• Ability to work self-directed — accomplish daily workload with minimal supervision
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in a team-based environment
• Ability to interact with various internal contacts to manage the flow of work
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft applications, SAP experience a plus
• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
• Ability to move/handle 50lbs and get up and down a yard truck/forklift frequently throughout the day
• Able to sit for long periods of time and drive backwards as needed

 

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

 

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®, and flavored 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.