Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Stockton, California. The role involves operating a forklift to manage warehouse inventory, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The position offers opportunities for growth within an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Ability to navigate within a Warehouse Management System.
• Preferred 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and control lifting apparatus.
• Unload, stack, and move pallets of finished products.
• Maintain and track inventory in production areas.

Skills

Operate forklift

Manage warehouse inventory

Monitor safety

Communicate clearly

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

Position Overview

Warehouse Associate who safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull pallets from production lines, and manage warehouse inventory using an onboard WMS system.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, drive truck, and control lifting apparatus.
• Unload, stack, and move pallets of finished products.
• Plan supply and material requirements by studying production schedules and scheduling deliveries.
• Retrieve supplies and materials, verify specifications, secure pallets, and move them to production locations.
• Maintain and track inventory in production areas, reporting discrepancies.
• Clear production area by securing and moving finished and empty pallets.
• Log movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by monitoring foot traffic, following standards, and complying with legal regulations.
• Keep forklift operating by following instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 0 years experience in this position.
• Minimum 0 years experience managing people or projects.
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit‑down motorized forklift.
• Ability to navigate within a Warehouse Management System.
• Preferred 2 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 2 years experience in this position.
• Preferred 2 years experience managing people or projects.

Competencies

• Lead like an owner and prioritize safety.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and respond promptly to commitments.
• Make recommendations to continuously improve processes.
• Demonstrate adaptability to unexpected changes.
• Seek solutions rather than placing blame.
• Communicate clearly and promptly across all levels.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience (required).
• Associate’s Degree (preferred).
• Forklift certification (required).
• Minimum Professional Proficiency in an official foreign language (required); Full Professional Proficiency (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Niagara Bottling, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to its recruiting, hiring, and promotion practices.