Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Team Members to join their dynamic warehouse team. This role offers the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment, where you can make a significant impact while developing lasting relationships with colleagues. As a Warehouse Associate, you'll ensure the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading, operate forklifts, and manage inventory using advanced systems. If you're looking for a satisfying career with competitive compensation and benefits, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and inventory management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS and ensure trailer loading efficiency.
• Operate forklifts and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Pallet Handling

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

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 and 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.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• 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. Responsibilities include checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring all LGV activity, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, preparing loads for shipments, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• Receive inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, materials, deliveries, water transfer, etc.
• Rebuild damaged pallets, process RMAs, optimize storage, identify and report quality issues, validate SKUs, correct LGV alarms, monitor loads, unload deliveries, maintain storage areas, handle spills, pull pallets, supply production items, clear blocked locations, operate forklifts if needed, facilitate information flow, test and monitor products, coordinate preload activities, inspect trailers, communicate loading instructions, maintain records, participate in process improvements, ensure warehouse safety and cleanliness, and communicate effectively with team members and external contacts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field (0 years)
• Experience in the position (0 years)
• Experience managing people/projects (0 years)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field (2 years)
• Experience working in this position (2 years)
• Experience managing people/projects (2 years)

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

Competencies

This position embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety, prioritization, respect, customer resolution, commitment.
• InnovACT: Continuous improvement, adaptability, efficiency.
• Find a Way: Learning, understanding impact, solutions-oriented.
• Empowered to be Great: Self-improvement, clear communication, expectation management.

Education

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

Certification/License

Not required or preferred.

Foreign Language

Not required or preferred.

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 applicable laws.

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