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Niagara Bottling

Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling, Puyallup, Washington, United States, 98374

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Summary 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 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 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 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

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities 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

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

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 circumstancesContinue...

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