Forklift Driver

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

TYPE: Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Forklift Driver is responsible for preparing merchandise and securing it for safe, easy transport, communicating with leadership to determine priorities, and performing regular machine maintenance on forklifts. 

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California. 

SHIFT: Must be willing to work either day and/or night shift; 12 hours per day 2/2/3 Schedule

​BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer: 

• A cell phone stipend  

• Benefits provided after 90 days of continuous employment if converted to a full time employee

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Unloads and loads trucks safely and timely to serve our customers. 

• Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedules and scheduling deliveries to the production area. 

• Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on the truck; moves pallets to the production location. 

• Maintains inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies. 

• Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets and moving empty pallets. 

• Documents actions by logging supplies, materials, and finished goods movements. 

• Maintains a safe work environment by watching out for pedestrian traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with safety / legal regulations. 

• Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs. 

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. 

• Interacts and maintains positive relationships with all levels of leadership. 

• Accomplishes special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management. 

• Compliant with all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s, and all DrinkPAK’s policies and procedures 

• Establishes and maintains high standards for quality, housekeeping, and productivity. 

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. 

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice.