Forklift Operator

niagarawater; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, including virtual care

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Expanded mental wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Niagara is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to join our team in Dallas. You will safely operate a sit-down forklift, load/unload trucks, and move pallets to the warehouse while adhering to WMS instructions.

Responsibilities include planning material deliveries, maintaining accurate inventory, logging movements, and keeping work areas safe and compliant with regulations. Previous forklift certification and High School diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Experience operating sit-down forklift and using a WMS system.
• Preferred: 2 years in manufacturing environment and supervisory/lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motorized forklift to load/unload trucks and move pallets.
• Plan deliveries by studying the production schedule and stock supplies accordingly.
• Maintain inventory by tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
• Log movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following standards and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS system

Safety compliance

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

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

Forklift Operator

Team member safely and efficiently operates motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, to pull pallets of finished product from production lines and places finished product in warehouse as directed by onboard WMS system.

Essential Functions

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area.
• Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location.
• Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.
• Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets.
• Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
• Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years - Experience in Position
• 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• The proven ability to safely operate a sit down motorized forklift.
• The ability to navigate within a WMS system.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years - Experience working in Position
• 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
• Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 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

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrog