Warehouse Associate: LGV & Forklift Specialist

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, including dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our Kansas City team. You will manage inbound/outbound logistics, utilize the WMS to track pallets and loads, and operate forklifts or LGVs to move materials safely.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with production and logistics to support timely shipments and efficient warehouse flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check trucks in/out using WMS and monitor trailer loading/unloading.
• Operate forklift or LGV and ensure safe handling.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and prepare loads for shipments.
• Consolidate finished goods storage and stage pallets for LGV pickup.
• Ensure loading documents, bills of lading, and seals are correct.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

WMS system

LGV forklift

Forklift operation

Job description

• Minimum Required:

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.
• 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 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

• Receives all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed
• Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock
• Processes RMA’s
• Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities
• Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS
• Validates new SKU’s in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling
• Corrects LGV alarms
• Monitors Loads
• Unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift
• Maintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGV’s to pick up
• Corrects product spills
• Manually pulls pallets from production as needed
• Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)
• Air Bag Loads
• Clears up blocked locations in WMS
• May be required to operate a forklift when needed
• 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
• Checks in trucks and communicates loading instructions to forklift drivers
• Provides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility
• 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
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years – Experience in Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
  
  

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

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• 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 Required
  
  

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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

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Niagara Plant Name

KANSAS CITY 2