Forklift Operator II

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operations. This dynamic position offers you the chance to work in a vibrant environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the team. You will be responsible for safely operating a forklift, managing inventory, and maintaining a safe workplace. With opportunities for growth and development, this is more than just a job; it's a chance to build a rewarding career with a company that values its team members and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Forklift certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

WMS Navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Motorized Forklift

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.
• 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 Member

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

Essential Functions

• Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Plan supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; schedule deliveries to production area.
• Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications; locate and verify supplies and materials; secure pallets on truck; move pallet to production location.
• Maintain inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage; report discrepancies.
• Clear 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 out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep 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 field or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience in the position
• Experience managing people/projects

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

Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2+ years in the position
• 2+ years managing people/projects

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

Competencies

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

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety priority, respect, customer resolution, prompt responses.
• InnovACT: Continuous improvement, adaptability, efficiency.
• Find a Way: Technical learning, interdepartmental understanding, solutions focus.
• Empowered to be Great: Self-improvement, clear communication, expectation management.

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

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.

Any employment agency, person, or entity submitting resumes acknowledges that resumes become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion without fees.

Niagara Plant Name: DALLAS