What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Utility position at BlueTriton Brands?
BlueTriton is a leading provider of high-quality water products. We offer an extensive portfolio of responsibly sourced and sustainably packaged spring water, as well as other quality products and services.
We believe the rewards of working with us are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.
Job Description
BlueTriton Brands is currently seeking applicants for a Yard Utility / Switcher, night shift position at the Stanwood, Michigan facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a yard truck to accurately and efficiently move trailers from the yard to a shipping door for shipment to customers.
- Inspect trailers before movement to ensure trailer is safe before loaded with product.
- Meet or exceed Warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Maintain housekeeping and sanitation of yard truck.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform loading or palletizing responsibilities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by warehouse leadership team.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
- Class A commercial driver license preferred.
- 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 and 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.
- Focal point on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to move/handle 50 lbs 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.
- Able and willing to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
BlueTriton Brands 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. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and employs more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect over 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard.
