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.

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

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment0 Years – Experience in Position0 Years – Experience managing people/projects Preferred Qualifications:2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years – Experience working in Position 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers InnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiency Find a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blame Empowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates 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 Required Preferred: None Required

Benefits

* *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.

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