Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Stockton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bottled water production is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team in Stockton. This role involves safely operating forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing and a commitment to safety. Join us to build a satisfying career with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (0 years for entry-level).
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate motorized forklifts to load and unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory in the production area by tracking usage.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following safety standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

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 with 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.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Forklift Operator - Team Member

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

Essential Functions

• Operate truck controls by moving levers and pressing pedals.
• Unload and stack materials using the lifting device.
• Plan supply and material requirements based on production schedules.
• Retrieve supplies by studying specifications, locating, verifying, and securing pallets on trucks.
• Maintain inventory in the production area by tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
• Clear production area by securing finished pallets and moving empty pallets.
• Log movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain forklift operation through proper use, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
• Participate in educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (0 years for entry-level).
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a similar environment and role.

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

Core Competencies

This position embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues promptly.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, adapt to changes, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, seek solutions, understand interdepartmental impact.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursue growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

Education

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

Certification/License

• Required: Forklift certification.

Foreign Language Proficiency

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

Compensation Range

Hourly: $19.53 - $26.36

Benefits

More details at: https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

*Note: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Any resumes submitted by employment agencies or individuals are property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion without fees.

Niagara Plant Location: STOCKTON 2