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Job Opportunity At Primo Brands

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Reporting Location : Poland, Maine

Rate : $24.62 / hour

Schedule : Monday Friday : 11 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM EST

Ability to work weekends and holidays per business needs is required

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and much more!

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Load coverage support for all accounts managed, to include executing TMS route guides, manual coverage, use of spot auctions, phone calls
• Pairing multi stop orders
• Past due shipment load clean up, open orders and backlog
• Weekend support over time as volunteered available
• Coordinate and manage daily freight movements, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of goods across multiple modes (truckload, LTL, intermodal)
• Monitor and optimize load planning and routing using transportation management systems (TMS) to maximize efficiency and reduce empty miles
• Communicate with carriers, drivers, and internal stakeholders to resolve delays, disruptions, or exceptions in real-time
• Analyze transportation data and KPIs to identify trends, improve service levels, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and update the after-hours carrier contact phone & e-mail list
• Daily shift changeover KPI measuring
• Dock scheduling support
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications :

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.

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.