Seasonal Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Seasonal Forklift Operator, where you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient operations. This dynamic position involves safely operating a forklift to manage inventory and support production lines. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, building relationships while contributing to the company's mission of providing high-quality bottled water. If you have a passion for safety and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to grow and make a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Benefits Packages

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (0-2 years).
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory by tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

WMS Navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

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.

Seasonal Forklift Operator - Team Member

This role involves safely and efficiently operating a motorized forklift 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

• Operate forklift by moving levers and pressing pedals to control movement and lifting apparatus.
• Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Plan supply and material requirements by studying production schedules and scheduling deliveries.
• Retrieve supplies by studying specifications, locating, verifying, and securing pallets on trucks, and moving them to production locations.
• Maintain inventory by tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.
• Clear production areas by securing and moving finished and empty pallets.
• Document actions by logging movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety standards and procedures, and complying with regulations.
• Keep forklift operational through proper use, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• Participate in educational opportunities to update job knowledge.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (0-2 years)
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing and managing people/projects

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

Core Competencies

This position embodies Niagara’s LIFE values, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritizing safety, respecting others, and resolving customer issues effectively.
• InnovACT: Recommending improvements, adapting to change, and increasing efficiency.
• Find a Way: Developing technical knowledge, understanding interdepartmental impacts, and seeking solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursuing growth, communicating effectively, and managing expectations.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License

• Required: Forklift certification

Foreign Language Proficiency

• 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 local laws.

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

Niagara Plant Location
MILESburg