Niagara Bottling
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Forklift Operator I
role at
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.
Essential Functions
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area.
Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location.
Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.
Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets.
Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
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
Preferred Qualifications:
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience working in Position2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
The proven ability to safely operate a sit down motorized forklift.
The ability to navigate within a WMS system.
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 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 Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
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 sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.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:
DALLAS 2
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Forklift Operator I
role at
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.
Essential Functions
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area.
Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location.
Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.
Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets.
Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
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
Preferred Qualifications:
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience working in Position2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
The proven ability to safely operate a sit down motorized forklift.
The ability to navigate within a WMS system.
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 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 Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
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 sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.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:
DALLAS 2
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Niagara Bottling by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr