Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beverage manufacturer committed to high-quality bottled water in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products within the warehouse. This position offers the opportunity to develop lasting relationships while contributing to a mission focused on quality and environmental sustainability. With competitive compensation and benefits, you can build a fulfilling career with a company that values safety and teamwork. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the place for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety.
• Proven ability to operate a sit-down motorized forklift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate motorized forklifts to load and unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

WMS Navigation

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Forklift

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.
• Have the opportunity to 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 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; report discrepancies.
• Clear the production area by securing and moving finished pallets; move 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; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep the forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; 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 a manufacturing environment, with safety as a priority.
• Proven 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 manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing people/projects.

*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, show respect, resolve customer issues promptly.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, react adaptively, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, seek solutions, understand interdepartmental impacts.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursue growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

Education

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

Certification/License

• Required: Forklift certification.

Language Proficiency

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

Compensation Range

Hourly: $18.51 - $25.00

Benefits

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

Additional Information

All résumés submitted via this site or to hiring managers become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion. Agencies with fee agreements should submit résumés to the designated recruiter.

About Niagara

Niagara Bottling is a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., committed to high-quality bottled water and environmental sustainability. Headquarters in Southern California with manufacturing locations nationwide.