Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling; Stockton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bottled water industry is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely manage inventory and support production operations. This role requires strong operational skills, including experience with motorized forklifts, and a commitment to safety in a dynamic environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, fostering career development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proven ability to operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate motorized forklifts.
• Maintain inventory in the production area.
• Document actions by logging movements of supplies and materials.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Forklift Operator

Team members safely and efficiently operate motorized forklifts to load and unload trucks, pull pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished products in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system.

Essential Functions

• Move levers and press pedals to drive the truck and control the movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Plan supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule; schedule deliveries to the production area.
• Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications; locate and verify supplies and materials; secure pallets on trucks; move pallets to production locations.
• Maintain inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitor inventory by reporting discrepancies.
• Clear the production area by securing and moving finished pallets and moving empty pallets.
• Document actions by logging movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Keep the forklift operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in the field or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience in the position
• Experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift and navigate within a WMS system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in the field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 years of experience working in the position
• 2 years of experience managing people/projects

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Competencies

This position embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues promptly, and honor commitments.
• InnovACT: Make recommendations for improvement, react adaptively, and increase performance.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impacts, and seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursue growth, communicate effectively, and manage expectations.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License

• Required: Forklift certification

Foreign Language

• Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency
• Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Compensation Range

Pay Rate: Hourly $19.53 - $26.36

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

*Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Note: This job description is not comprehensive; duties may change at any time.