Seasonal Forklift Operator B

Niagara Bottling; Howard (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking Team Members in Howard, Pennsylvania to operate forklifts and manage inventory. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, planning supply needs, and documenting inventory movement. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a forklift certification. This position offers temporary employment in the food and beverage industry.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field.
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized forklift to load/unload trucks.
• Plan supply and material requirements per production schedule.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

Niagara is seeking Team Members to help provide customers with high-quality, affordable bottled water.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized forklift to load/unload trucks and move pallets as directed by the on-board WMS system.


• Unload and stack material by operating lifting device; retrieve supplies and materials per specifications.


• Plan supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule and scheduling deliveries to production areas.


• Maintain inventory in the production area by tracking usage and reporting discrepancies.


• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with regulations.


• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and call for repairs as needed to keep forklift operational.


• Document actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.


• Attend educational opportunities to update job knowledge; maintain regular and predictable attendance.


• Note: duties may change with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience; experience in field or similar manufacturing environment; experience in position; experience managing people/projects. 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: 2 Years experience in field or similar environment; 2 Years experience in position; 2 Years experience managing people/projects.


• Certification/License: Forklift certification


• Foreign Language: Minimum Professional Proficiency (preferred Full Professional Proficiency)

Competencies

Niagara’s LIFE competency model focuses on: Lead Like an Owner; InnovACT; Find a Way; Empowered to be Great. The role emphasizes safety, adaptability, communication, and customer focus.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience


• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Employment Type

• Temporary

Job Function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

Benefits

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