Warehouse Operator: Forklift & LGV Specialist

Niagara Bottling; Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie (WI, WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage truck check-in/out, pallet handling, and LGV/forklift operations in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure inventory accuracy, load prep for cross-country shipments, and adherence to SOPs while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.

You will monitor LGV activity, validate SKUs in WMS, and coordinate with logistics, production and sales to support timely deliveries. Strong safety and record-keeping practices are essential.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

WMS experience

Forklift operation

LGV handling

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Interdepartmental communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

LGV

Job description

Niagara Bottling is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage truck check-in/out, pallet handling, and LGV/forklift operations in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure inventory accuracy, load prep for cross-country shipments, and adherence to SOPs while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.

You will monitor LGV activity, validate SKUs in WMS, and coordinate with logistics, production and sales to support timely deliveries. Strong safety and record-keeping practices are essential.