Warehouse Associate
Niagara Bottling, Kansas City, MO, United States
Warehouse Associate
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.
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 include:
Receiving all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed
Rebuilding damaged pallets prior to restock
Processing RMA's
Consolidating finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities
Identifying, reporting and observing quality issues with finished goods and RMS
Validating new SKU's in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling
Correcting LGV alarms
Monitoring loads
Unloading finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift
Maintaining pallet storage area; offloading pallets from trailers and staging for LGV's to pick up
Correcting product spills
Manually pulling pallets from production as needed
Supplying production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)
Air bag loads
Clearing up blocked locations in WMS
May be required to operate a forklift when needed
Facilitating the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base
Testing and monitoring resin and spring water
Coordinating preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time
Checking in trucks and communicating loading instructions to forklift drivers
Providing correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility
Maintaining appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control
Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction
Maintaining a clean, orderly and safe warehouse
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
Answering/making phone calls using proper phone etiquette
Communicating with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues
Coordinating 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 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 required
Preferred: None required
Benefits:
Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
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!
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.
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 include:
Receiving all inbound orders into WMS: spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, water transfer as needed
Rebuilding damaged pallets prior to restock
Processing RMA's
Consolidating finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilities
Identifying, reporting and observing quality issues with finished goods and RMS
Validating new SKU's in WMS to ensure proper LGV storage and handling
Correcting LGV alarms
Monitoring loads
Unloading finished goods and raw material deliveries utilizing a forklift
Maintaining pallet storage area; offloading pallets from trailers and staging for LGV's to pick up
Correcting product spills
Manually pulling pallets from production as needed
Supplying production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)
Air bag loads
Clearing up blocked locations in WMS
May be required to operate a forklift when needed
Facilitating the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer base
Testing and monitoring resin and spring water
Coordinating preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on time
Checking in trucks and communicating loading instructions to forklift drivers
Providing correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility
Maintaining appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control
Involvement in continued process improvement and cost reduction
Maintaining a clean, orderly and safe warehouse
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
Answering/making phone calls using proper phone etiquette
Communicating with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issues
Coordinating 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 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 required
Preferred: None required
Benefits:
Our total rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
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!