Forklift Operator (nights 7pm-7am on 2-2-3 schedule)

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Aurora (CO, IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bottled water is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure efficient loading and unloading of products. This role requires a commitment to safety and teamwork, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. Join us to make an impact while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safely operate motorized forklifts to load and unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage.
• Document actions by logging movements of supplies and finished goods.

Skills

Safety priority

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Efficiency

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

WMS system

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.
• 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 (nights 7pm-7am on 2-2-3 schedule)

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 the truck; 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.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (0 years)
• Experience in the position (0 years)
• Experience managing people/projects (0 years)

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (2 years)
• Experience working in the position (2 years)
• Experience managing people/projects (2 years)

*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, promptness.
• InnovACT: Continuous improvement, adaptability, efficiency.
• Find a Way: Learning, interdepartmental understanding, solutions-oriented.
• Empowered to be Great: Self-improvement, clear communication, expectation management.

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.

Compensation Range

Hourly $19.53 - $26.36

Benefits

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

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