Forklift Operator (Seasonal)

Niagara Bottling; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 27,565 - 37,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Forklift Operator for a seasonal position in Stockton, California. The role involves driving a forklift to handle materials, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining operational efficiency.

Candidates are required to have a high school diploma and forklift certification, with a strong preference for individuals with previous experience. The compensation ranges from $20.01 to $27.02 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Experience managing people/projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive the forklift and control the lifting apparatus.
• Unload and stack material according to the production schedule.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Ability to operate a sit-down motorized forklift

Navigating within a WMS system

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Associate's Degree

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment where you can make an impact, develop lasting relationships with great people, and build a satisfying career.

Job Title

Forklift Operator (Seasonal)

Essential Functions

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive the truck and control the movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Plans supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule and scheduling deliveries to the production area.
• Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications, locating and verifying supplies, securing pallets on the truck, and moving pallets to the production location.
• Maintains inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage and monitoring inventory by reporting discrepancies.
• Clears the production area by securing and moving finished pallets and moving empty pallets.
• Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintains a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps the forklift operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Note: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities that may be required of the employee. Duties may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 Years – Experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years – Experience in the 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 a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience working in the position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• 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
  • 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, GED, or equivalent work experience

Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification & License

Forklift certification (required)

Foreign Language

Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency
Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$20.01 - $27.02 / Hourly

Benefits

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, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

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

EEO Statement

*Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Location

Stockton