Warehouse Associate-1

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Town of Texas, Lancaster (WI, Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing the highest quality bottled water. As a Warehouse Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring efficient operations, from checking trucks to managing inventory. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow and build lasting relationships with your team. With competitive compensation and a focus on safety and quality, this role is perfect for those looking to make an impact in a thriving industry. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven team, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and manage inventory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in and out using WMS and ensure quality loading/unloading.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Quality Control

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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.
• To develop lasting relationships with great people.
• To have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Warehouse Associate-1

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 LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling systems. This includes checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring LGV activity, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Essential Functions

1. Receive all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, materials, deliveries, water transfer, etc.
2. Rebuild damaged pallets prior to restock.
3. Process RMAs.
4. Consolidate finished goods storage for maximum capacity.
5. Identify, report, and observe quality issues with finished goods and RMS.
6. Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper storage and handling.
7. Correct LGV alarms.
8. Monitor loads.
9. Unload finished goods and raw materials using a forklift.
10. Maintain pallet storage area; offload pallets and stage for LGV pickup.
11. Correct product spills.
12. Manually pull pallets from production as needed.
13. Supply production with non-inventory items.
14. Load air bags.
15. Clear blocked locations in WMS.
16. Operate forklift when needed.
17. Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales.
18. Test and monitor resin and spring water.
19. Coordinate preload activities, inspect trailers, and ensure timely loads.
20. Check in trucks and communicate loading instructions.
21. Provide loading documents, bills of lading, and seals.
22. Maintain records for shipping and inventory.
23. Participate in process improvement and cost reduction.
24. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
25. Ensure regular attendance.
26. Handle phone calls professionally.
27. Communicate with contacts to ensure timely truck loading and troubleshoot issues.
28. Coordinate shipments with transportation and scheduling.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0 years experience in manufacturing or related environment.
• 0 years experience in this position.
• 0 years managing people/projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• 2 years experience in this role.
• 2 years managing people/projects.

Note: Experience may include a combination of work and education.

Competencies

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

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety, respect, customer focus, and commitment.
• InnovACT: Continuous improvement, adaptability, efficiency.
• Find a Way: Learning, interdepartmental understanding, solutions-oriented.
• Empowered to be Great: Self-improvement, clear communication, expectation management.

Education

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

Certification/License

None required or preferred.

Foreign Language

None required or preferred.

Benefits

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

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

Note: Resumes submitted by agencies or individuals may become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, with rights to hire at discretion.

Niagara Plant Name: LANCASTER