Niagara Bottling
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 if you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, develop lasting relationships, and build a satisfying career.
Role: Warehouse Associate I The team member in this position checks trucks in and out using WMS and 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, safe work environment.
Essential Functions
Receives 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 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 LGV pick‑ups
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 flow of information between logistics, production, and sales to ensure timely, accurate service to customers
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 records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control
Participates in continued process improvement and cost reduction
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe warehouse
Maintains regular, predictable attendance
Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette
Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot issues
Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments flow as scheduled
Qualifications
Minimum: 0 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment, position, or managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
Preferred: 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment, position, or managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
Competencies
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: None.
Foreign Language Required: None. Preferred: None.
Benefits
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling for all team members and household family members
Family building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements
Income protection: Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident plan
Special discount programs: pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities
And more!
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.
Seniorstatus Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing – Food and Beverage Services
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Consider applying if you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, develop lasting relationships, and build a satisfying career.
Role: Warehouse Associate I The team member in this position checks trucks in and out using WMS and 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, safe work environment.
Essential Functions
Receives 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 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 LGV pick‑ups
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 flow of information between logistics, production, and sales to ensure timely, accurate service to customers
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 records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control
Participates in continued process improvement and cost reduction
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe warehouse
Maintains regular, predictable attendance
Answers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquette
Communicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot issues
Coordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments flow as scheduled
Qualifications
Minimum: 0 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment, position, or managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
Preferred: 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment, position, or managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
Competencies
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: None.
Foreign Language Required: None. Preferred: None.
Benefits
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling for all team members and household family members
Family building benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements
Income protection: Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness, accident plan
Special discount programs: pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities
And more!
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.
Seniorstatus Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing – Food and Beverage Services
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