Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading. You'll be responsible for operating forklifts, managing inventory, and facilitating communication across departments. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this position provides an excellent opportunity to build a satisfying career while contributing to a mission of delivering high-quality bottled water. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but 2+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Focus on safety and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS and ensure quality and efficiency of loading/unloading.
• Operate forklifts and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle)

Job description

Join to apply for the Warehouse Associate role at Niagara Bottling.

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.
• 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, prepping loads for cross-country shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• Receive all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, materials, deliveries, water transfer, etc.
• Rebuild damaged pallets prior to restock.
• Process RMAs.
• Consolidate finished goods for storage efficiency.
• Identify, report, and observe quality issues.
• Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper LGV handling.
• Correct LGV alarms.
• Monitor loads and unload finished goods/raw materials with a forklift.
• Maintain pallet storage and stage pallets for LGV pickup.
• Correct product spills.
• Pull pallets manually as needed and supply production with non-inventory items.
• Load air bags, clear blocked locations in WMS, and operate forklifts when required.
• Facilitate flow of information between logistics, production, and sales.
• Test and monitor resin and spring water.
• Coordinate preload activities and trailer inspections.
• Check trucks and communicate loading instructions.
• Provide loading documents, bills of lading, and truck seals.
• Maintain records for shipping and inventory control.
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance.
• Communicate effectively via phone and in person with internal and external contacts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; no prior experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years in manufacturing or related environment, with experience managing people/projects.

Competencies

Focus on safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and effective communication, aligned with Niagara’s LIFE values.

Education

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

Benefits

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