Niagara Bottling is hiring: Warehouse Associate in Jupiter

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Overview

Warehouse Associate. The team member in this position is responsible for the quality and efficiency of trailer loading/unloading including 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.

Responsibilities

• LGV sites: Receive and process all inbound orders into the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for receiving, including compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) efficiently and accurately.
• Validate new SKU’s in the WMS to ensure proper storage and handling by the LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles).
• Clear blocked locations in WMS to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinate with CSO (Central Shipping Office) to ensure smooth flow of shipments in and out of the warehouse as per schedule.
• Compile records by SKU, quantities, sub-inventories, and validate Oracle EBS, and WMS inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors. Report reasons for discrepancies.

• Non-LGV: Receive and process all inbound orders into the WMS, including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for receiving, including compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate with CSO (Central Shipping Office) to ensure smooth flow of shipments in and out of the warehouse as per schedule.
• Compile records by SKU, quantities, sub-inventories, and validate Oracle EBS, and WMS inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors. Report reasons for discrepancies.

• Routine Tasks: Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restock; Consolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities; Identifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMS; Corrects product spills; Manually pulls pallets from production as needed; Supplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels, etc.); Clears up blocked locations in WMS; Will be required to operate a forklift when needed and unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries; 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; Provides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility as needed; 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; Performs any task that is not deemed unreasonable or unsafe and is asked to be done by team member’s manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience working in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

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

• 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

Benefits are available at the Niagara Bottling careers site: care ers.niagarawater.com/us/en/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.

Niagara Plant Name: MIAMI

Job Details

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

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