Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Hazle Township, Town of Clarkstown (PA, NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring the efficient loading and unloading of trailers while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You'll operate advanced systems and equipment, including forklifts and Laser Guided Vehicles, to streamline warehouse operations. This position offers the opportunity to build lasting relationships and develop a satisfying career in a fast-paced setting. If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a forward-thinking company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS and ensure quality loading/unloading.
• Coordinate with logistics and production for timely shipments.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Logistics Coordination

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Laser Guided Vehicle (LGV)

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.

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. This includes checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring all LGV activity in the warehouse, 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

• Receives all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed.
• Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock.
• Processes RMAs.
• Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities.
• Identifies, reports, and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS.
• Validates new SKUs in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling.
• Corrects LGV alarms.
• Monitors Loads.
• Unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift.
• Maintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stages for LGV's to pick up.
• Corrects product spills.
• Manually pulls pallets from production as needed.
• Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels, etc.).
• Air Bag Loads.
• Clears up blocked locations in WMS.
• May be required to operate a forklift when needed.
• Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production, and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to the customer base.
• Tests and monitors resin and spring water.
• Coordinates preload activities, including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time.
• Checks in trucks and communicates loading instructions to forklift drivers.
• Provides correct loading documents/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
• Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
• Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues.
• Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 Years - Experience working in the position.
• 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects.

Education

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

Certification/License: N/A

Foreign Language: None required.

Benefits

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

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

Any employment agency, person, or entity submitting a resume acknowledges that the resume becomes property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion.

Niagara Plant Name: HAZLETON