Warehouse Associate Job at Niagara Bottling in Stockton

Overview

Niagara is looking for Team Members to help provide our customers with high-quality, affordable bottled water.

Pay

Base pay range: $19.53/hr - $26.36/hr

Position

Warehouse Associate

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, pallet handling, and related warehouse activities. The team member will operate a forklift or LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. Duties include checking outbound trailers prior to loading, monitoring LGV activity, maintaining inventory accuracy, prepping loads for cross country shipments and customer requirements, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• Receives all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfers as needed
• Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock
• Processes RMAs
• Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities
• Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS
• Validates new SKUs 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 stages for LGVs 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 documents/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

Note: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties 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

Education

Minimum: High School Diploma

Preferred: Associate\'s Degree

Certification/License

Required: N/A; Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None; Preferred: None

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

$19.53 - $26.36 / Hour

Benefits

Benefits information: https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Note: Some locations may include local eligibility statements or law-specific notices.

Employment Details

• Stockton, CA
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

Niagara Plant Name: STOCKTON 4

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