warehouse associate

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: 1. Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. 2. Develop lasting relationships with great people. 3. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Warehouse AssociateThe 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 1. Receives all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed 2. Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock 3. Processes RMA's 4. Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities 5. Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS 6. Validates new SKU's in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling 7. Corrects LGV alarms 8. Monitors Loads 9. Unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift 10. Maintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGV's to pick up 11. Corrects product spills 12. Manually pulls pallets from production as needed 13. Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.) 14. Air Bag Loads 15. Clears up blocked locations in WMS 16. May be required to operate a forklift when needed 17. Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base 18. Tests and monitors resin and spring water 19. Coordinates preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time 20. Checks in trucks and communicates loading instructions to forklift drivers 21. Provides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility 22. Maintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control 23. Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction 24. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse 25. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job 26. Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette 27. Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues 28. Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of warehouse as scheduled 29. 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 1. Minimum Qualifications: 2. 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 3. 0 Years - Experience in Position 4. 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects * experience may include a combination of work experience and education 1. Preferred Qualifications: 2. 2 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 3. 2 Years - Experience working in Position 4. 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects * experience may include a combination of work experience and education C mpetencies This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: 1. Lead Like an Owner 2. Makes safety the number one priority 3. Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately 4. Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals 5. Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly 6. Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively 7. Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers 8. InnovACT 9. Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products 10. Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances 11. Increases performance through greater efficiency 12. Find a Way 13. Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts 14. Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions 15. Seeks solutions rather than placing blame 16. Empowered to be Great 17. Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities 18. Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across 19. Communicates effectively to manage expectations Education 1. Minimum Required: 2. High School Diploma 3. Preferred: 4. Associate's Degree Certification/Lic