Forklift Operator -A Job at Niagara Bottling, LLC in Howard

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.

Overview

Job Title: Forklift Operator

A Team Member safely and efficiently operates a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system.

Essential Functions

• Move levers and press pedals to drive the truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Plan supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule; schedule deliveries to the production area.
• Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications; locate and verify supplies and materials; secure pallets on the truck; move pallets to the production location.
• Maintain inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage; monitor inventory by reporting discrepancies.
• Clear production area by securing and moving finished pallets; move empty pallets.
• Document actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Attend regularly and on time as an essential function of the job.
• 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
• The proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• The ability to navigate within a WMS system.

Experience note: experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

• 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 Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

• Preferred:
  • Associate's Degree

Certification/License:

• Required: Forklift certification

Foreign Language

• Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency

Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

Employment agencies that submit resumes to Niagara Bottling, LLC do so with the understanding that the resumes become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC reserves the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting agency.

Niagara Plant Name: MILESBURG