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 :
- 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.
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 neededRebuilds damaged pallets prior to restockProcesses RMAsConsolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilitiesIdentifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMSValidates new SKUs in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handlingCorrects LGV alarmsMonitors loadsUnloads finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forkliftMaintains pallet storage area; offloads pallets from trailers and stage for LGVs to pick upCorrects product spillsManually pulls pallets from production as neededSupplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)Air Bag LoadsClears up blocked locations in WMSMay be required to operate a forklift when neededFacilitates the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer baseTests and monitors resin and spring waterCoordinates preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on timeChecks in trucks and communicates loading instructions to forklift driversProvides correct loading document / bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facilityMaintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory controlInvolvement in continued process improvement and cost reductionMaintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouseRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this jobAnswers / makes phone calls using proper phone etiquetteCommunicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issuesCoordinates with transportation and production / scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of warehouse as scheduledPlease 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 environment0 years - experience in position0 years - experience managing people / projectsNiagara Bottling LLC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
