Receiving Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Team Members for a dynamic role in their warehouse operations. This position offers a chance to engage in various tasks, including operating forklifts, managing inventory through a Warehouse Management System, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the efficiency of operations while adhering to safety standards. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, where your efforts directly impact the success of the organization. If you are looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS and manage trailer loading/unloading.
• Monitor LGV activity and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift Operation

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Inventory Management

Pallet Handling

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle)

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:

1. Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
2. Develop lasting relationships with great people.
3. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

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

Receiving Warehouse Associate

The team member in this position checks trucks in and out using WMS and is responsible for the quality and efficiency of trailer loading/unloading, including pallet handling. The team member will operate a forklift or work with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. Responsibilities include checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring LGV activity, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Functions

1. Receive all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, materials, deliveries, etc.
2. Rebuild damaged pallets prior to restock.
3. Process RMAs.
4. Consolidate finished goods storage for maximum capacity.
5. Identify, report, and observe quality issues.
6. Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper LGV storage and handling.
7. Correct LGV alarms.
8. Monitor loads.
9. Unload finished goods and raw materials using a forklift.
10. Maintain pallet storage area; offload pallets from trailers and stage for LGV pickup.
11. Correct product spills.
12. Manually pull pallets from production as needed.
13. Supply production with non-inventory items.
14. Load air bags.
15. Clear blocked locations in WMS.
16. Operate forklift when needed.
17. Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales.
18. Test and monitor resin and spring water.
19. Coordinate preload activities and inspect trailers.
20. Check in trucks and communicate loading instructions.
21. Provide loading documents, bills of lading, and truck seals.
22. Maintain records for shipping and inventory control.
23. Participate in process improvement and cost reduction.
24. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
25. Ensure regular and predictable attendance.
26. Answer and make phone calls with proper etiquette.
27. Communicate with internal and external contacts to ensure timely truck loading and troubleshoot issues.
28. Coordinate with transportation and production to ensure smooth shipments.

*Note: This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years - Experience in Position
• 0 Years - Managing people/projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar environment
• 2 Years - Experience in Position
• 2 Years - 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: Safety priority, respect, customer focus.
• InnovACT: Suggest improvements, adapt, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: Learn, collaborate, seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Self-growth, clear communication, expectation management.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Benefits

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

*Note: Los Angeles County applicants will be considered in accordance with local laws.

Any agency or individual submitting resumes agrees that the resumes become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which may hire at its discretion.

Niagara Plant Location: MILESBURG