Warehouse Lead

Niagara Bottling; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee loading finished products onto trailers and manage associated paperwork such as Bills of Lading and invoices. You will lead the shipping/receiving team, coordinate trailer loading locations, and communicate with warehouse equipment controllers.

The role emphasizes strong communication across levels, adherence to SQF food safety standards, and continuous improvement in operations and documentation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4+ years in the position
• 4+ years experience managing people/projects

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the communication flow to load the finished product to the trailers.
• Prepare the documentation to issue a Bill of Lading and invoice.
• Coordinate the location where each trailer will be loaded.
• Communicate instructions to equipment inside the warehouse.
• Review operator and carrier data in Tracking Platform.
• Ensure food safety practices and all SQF requirements are maintained.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Storage systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-level communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

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.

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 Lead

Lead and support the communication flow to load the finished product to the trailers and the preparation of documentation (bill of lading and invoice).

Essential Functions

• Ability to complete all essential function of Warehouse Associate position
• Leading group of shipping and receiving team members
• Responsible for the communication flow to load the finished product to the trailers.
• Communicate the instructions to the equipment inside the warehouse.
• Coordinates the location where each trailer will be loaded.
• Prepares the documentation to issue a purchase order (Bill of Lading and invoice).
• Communication with carriers to ensure on time and form the collection and / or loading of the finished product.
• Review of operator and carrier line data in Tracking Platform.
• Ensure that food safety practices and all applicable requirements of the SQF System are maintained.
• Communicate any deviation, problem and / or abnormality with the equipment, processes and products.
• Any task that is not deemed unreasonable or unsafe and is asked to be done by team member’s manager or supervisor
• 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:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience in Position
  • 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Travel requirements:
  • No traveling is required for this position.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Oracle.
• Intermediate Knowledge of storage systems.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization.
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to analyze information.

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

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$24.86 - $32.94 / Hourly

Benefits

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

• 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 fertilitybenefits 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!