Warehouse Associate II

Niagara Bottling; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Vernon, CA is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to ensure efficient trailer loading/unloading, operate forklifts and LGVs, and maintain inventory accuracy in a fast-paced beverage production environment.

You will follow SOPs, coordinate with the Central Shipping Office, and help sustain a clean, safe warehouse while meeting shipping schedules and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift and LGV when needed.
• Experience with WMS and inventory control desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate LGV and forklift to load/unload trailers and manage pallet handling.
• Follow SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy and process RMAs efficiently.
• Validate SKUs in WMS and Oracle EBS, reconcile inventory counts, and report discrepancies.
• Coordinate with CSO to ensure on-time shipments and clear blocked locations in the system.
• Support continuous process improvements and maintain a safe, clean warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

LGV experience

WMS

Safety compliance

SOP adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Oracle EBS

Job description

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.

Warehouse Associate II

The team member in this position is responsible for the quality and efficiency of the trailer loading/unloading to include the pallet handling process. 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 in the warehouse, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross country shipments and customer requirements, while maintaining a clean, and safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• LGV sites Receive and process all inbound orders into the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for receiving, including compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) efficiently and accurately. Validate new SKU's in the WMS to ensure proper storage and handling by the LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles). Clear blocked locations in WMS to ensure smooth operations. Coordinate with CSO (Central Shipping Office) to ensure smooth flow of shipments in and out of the warehouse as per schedule. Compile records by SKU, quantities, sub-inventories, and validate Oracle EBS, and WMS inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors. Report reasons for discrepancies.
• Non-LGV Receive and process all inbound orders into the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for receiving, including compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) efficiently and accurately. Coordinate with CSO (Central Shipping Office) to ensure smooth flow of shipments in and out of the warehouse as per schedule. Compile records by SKU, quantities, sub-inventories, and validate Oracle EBS, and WMS inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors. Report reasons for discrepancies.

Routine Tasks

• Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock.
• Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities.
• Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS.
• Corrects product spills.
• Manually pulls pallets from production as needed.
• Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.).
• Clears up blocked locations in WMS.
• Will be required to operate a forklift when needed and unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries.
• Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base.
• Tests and monitors resin and spring water.
• Coordinates preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time.
• Provides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility as needed.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
• Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
• Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues.
• Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of warehouse as scheduled.
• Performs any task that is not deemed unreasonable or unsafe and is asked to be done by team member’s manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience working in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education Minimum Required: High School Diploma Preferred: Associate's Degree Certification/License: Required: N/A Preferred: N/A Foreign Language Required: None Required Preferred: None

Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Hourly $23.52 - $31.16 / Hourly

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more! https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation.

With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative.

Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done.

We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.

From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

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 our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.