Warehouse Associate

Overview 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. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Warehouse Associate Job responsibilities include checking trucks in and out using WMS, ensuring quality and efficiency of trailer loading/unloading, operating forklift or LGV, monitoring inventory accuracy, preparing loads for cross‑country shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Essential Functions Receive all inbound orders into WMS (spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed) Rebuild damaged pallets prior to restock Process RMA's Consolidate finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities Identify, report and observe quality issues with finished goods and RMS Validate new SKUs in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling Correct LGV alarms Monitor loads Unload finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift Maintain pallet storage area; offload pallets from trailers and stage for LGV pick up Correct product spills Manually pull pallets from production as needed Supply production with non‑inventory items (glue, bags, labels, etc.) Handle Air Bag Loads Clear blocked locations in WMS May be required to operate a forklift when needed Facilitate flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base Test and monitor resin and spring water Coordinate preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time Check in trucks and communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers Provide correct loading documents/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility Maintain appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control Participate in continued process improvement and cost reduction Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse Provide regular and predictable attendance Answer/make phone calls using proper phone etiquette Communicate with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues Coordinate 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 Preferred Qualifications 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 2 Years – Experience working in position 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects 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 Preferred: None 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! Location Niagara Plant: Dallas 2 EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Niagara Bottling, LLC