Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate IAt 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 FunctionsReceives 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 RMA'sConsolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilitiesIdentifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMSValidates new SKU's 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 LGV's 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:0 Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment0 Years Experience in Position0 Years Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:2 Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years Experience working in Position2 Years Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerInnovACTFind a WayEmpowered to be GreatEducationMinimum Required:High School DiplomaPreferred:Associate's DegreeTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Hourly $20.01 - $27.02 / HourlyBenefitsOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation timePaid parental and caregiver leavesMedical, including virtual care optionsDentalVision401(k) with company matchHealth Savings Account with company matchFlexible Spending AccountsExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family membersFamily Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursementsIncome protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident planSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunitiesAnd more**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.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.