Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Warehouse Associate where you will handle inbound and outbound logistics, operate forklifts, and ensure safety and efficiency in trailer loading/unloading. The role requires a High School Diploma and offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate core competencies in safety, efficiency, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 0 years of experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Preferred: 2 years in similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS.
• Unload and stage finished goods using a forklift.
• Maintain records for shipping and inventory control.

Skills

Safety

Efficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Forklift

WMS

Job description

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Position: 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, monitoring LGV activity, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Essential Functions

1. Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, materials, and deliveries.
2. Rebuild damaged pallets and process RMAs.
3. Consolidate finished goods storage and identify quality issues.
4. Validate SKUs in WMS and correct LGV alarms.
5. Unload and stage finished goods and raw materials using a forklift.
6. Maintain pallet storage and correct spills.
7. Pull pallets from production and supply non-inventory items.
8. Operate forklift when needed and facilitate logistics flow.
9. Inspect trailers, check trucks, and provide loading documentation.
10. Maintain records for shipping and inventory control.
11. Participate in process improvements and ensure safety and cleanliness.
12. Ensure timely communication and coordination with transportation and production teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 Years of experience in manufacturing or similar environment
• 0 Years of experience in this position
• 0 Years managing people/projects

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years in similar environment
• 2 Years in this position
• 2 Years managing people/projects

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

Core Competencies

Our values focus on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect, customer resolution, and promptness.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, adapt to change, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develop knowledge, understand impacts, seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursue growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

Education

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

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Benefits

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

Niagara Plant Name: ALABAMA