Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Seguin, Town of Texas, Manhattan Beach (TX, WI, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Team Members for their dynamic warehouse team. This role involves efficiently managing inventory, operating forklifts, and ensuring the quality of goods. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. With opportunities for career growth and development, this position is perfect for those looking to build a satisfying career while working alongside great people. Join a company that values safety, respect, and continuous improvement in a clean and safe warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS and ensure quality during loading/unloading.
• Operate forklifts and maintain pallet storage areas.
• Coordinate preload activities and ensure timely shipments.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory Control

Pallet Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

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.
• 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 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, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• Receive all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, materials, deliveries, and transfers.
• Rebuild damaged pallets before restocking.
• Process RMAs.
• Consolidate finished goods for optimal storage.
• Identify, report, and observe quality issues.
• Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper storage and handling.
• Correct LGV alarms and monitor loads.
• Unload finished goods and raw materials using a forklift.
• Maintain pallet storage areas and stage pallets for LGV pickup.
• Correct product spills and manually pull pallets as needed.
• Supply production with non-inventory items.
• Load air bags and clear blocked locations in WMS.
• Operate forklifts when needed.
• Coordinate preload activities, inspect trailers, and ensure timely shipments.
• Check in trucks, communicate loading instructions, and provide shipping documents.
• Maintain records for shipping and inventory control.
• Participate in process improvements and cost reductions.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Coordinate with transportation and production to ensure smooth operations.

Note: Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field.
• Experience managing people or projects is not required but is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience managing people or projects.

Experience may include work and education.

Competencies

This role embodies Niagara’s LIFE values, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues, and honor commitments.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, adapt to change, increase efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impacts, seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Seek growth, communicate effectively, manage expectations.

Education

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

Certification/License

Not required.

Foreign Language

Not required.

Benefits

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

Note: Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered per local laws.

Any resumes submitted by employment agencies or individuals are property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which may hire at its discretion without fees.

Niagara Plant Name: SAN ANTONIO