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BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Job Description

We are hiring Contract Forklift Operators to join our team in Guelph, ON. Contract until mid September 2024.

$26.93 / hour - Shift differential paid for applicable hours worked

$1000 Retention bonus

Health and Dental Package offered after 45 days or opt out for $1.00 increase after 3 months

Must be available to work the following schedules:

Rotating 12-hr continental shift schedule; 4 days on, 4 days off, monthly rotation from days to nights ( 5:50 am - 6:05 pm, 5:50 pm to 6:05 am )

Key responsibilities:

Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers

Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift

Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment

Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as needed

Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation

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 in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Monitor and track equipment downtime, equipment output and other key metrics

Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time

Interact with production and warehouse team members, quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiency

Cross train to perform other lift and off lift activities as required

Provide vacation coverage to team members

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Two or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast paced forklift environment

Prior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs

Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferred

Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast pace forklift environment

Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills

Solid problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills

Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays

Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview

Willingness and ability to work in a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)

BlueTriton Brands’ position in the Canadian bottled water market is unmatched. More than half of domestic spring water products sold in Canada are produced by BlueTriton Brands, including the leading domestic natural spring water brand - Pure Life. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship – most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling in our communities. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package that may include healthcare benefits, retirement savings benefits and paid time off – something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based upon 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 an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.