Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Warehouse Associate, where you'll check trucks, manage trailer loading, and ensure quality in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while being part of a team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience managing people or projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Checks trucks in and out using WMS and handles trailer loading/unloading.
• Operates a forklift or LGV for warehouse operations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Focus on Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

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At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers 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.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• 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 the trailer loading/unloading, including the pallet handling process. 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 RMA’s.
• Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities.
• Identifies, reports, and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS.
• Validates new SKU’s 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 blocked locations in WMS.
• May operate a forklift when needed.
• Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production, and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customers.
• 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 records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
• Participates in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Answers/makes phone calls using proper etiquette.
• Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure timely truck loading and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure smooth shipment flows.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing people or projects is a plus.

Competencies

Focus on safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and effective communication, aligning with Niagara’s LIFE competency model.

Education

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

Benefits

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