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.

Warehouse Associate

The team member in this position 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

LGV sites

Receive and process all inbound orders into the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers.Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for receiving, including compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) efficiently and accurately.Validate new SKU's in the WMS to ensure proper storage and handling by the LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles).Clear blocked locations in WMS to ensure smooth operations.Coordinate with CSO (Central Shipping Office) to ensure smooth flow of shipments in and out of the warehouse as per schedule.Compile records by SKU, quantities, sub-inventories, and validate Oracle EBS, and WMS  inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors. Report reasons for discrepancies.

Non-LGV

Receive and process all inbound orders into the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers.Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for receiving, including compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA) efficiently and accurately.Coordinate with CSO (Central Shipping Office) to ensure smooth flow of shipments in and out of the warehouse as per schedule.Compile records by SKU, quantities, sub-inventories, and validate Oracle EBS, and WMS  inventories against physical counts to investigate and adjust errors. Report reasons for discrepancies

Routine Tasks

Rebuilds damaged pallets prior to restockConsolidates finished goods storage for maximum storage capabilitiesIdentifies, reports and observes quality issues with finished goods and RMSCorrects product spillsManually pulls pallets from production as neededSupplies production with non-inventory items (glue, bags, labels etc.)Clears up blocked locations in WMSWill be required to operate a forklift when needed and unloads finished goods and raw material deliveries.Facilitates the flow of information between logistics, production and sales to ensure timely and accurate service to customer baseTests and monitors resin and spring waterCoordinates preload activities including inspecting trailers to ensure all loads are completed on timeProvides correct loading document/bills of lading and truck seals upon leaving the facility as neededMaintains appropriate records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory controlInvolvement in continued process improvement and cost reductionMaintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouseRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this jobAnswers/makes phone calls using proper phone etiquetteCommunicates with inside and outside contacts to ensure loading of trucks on time and troubleshoot any issuesCoordinates with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure all shipments are flowing in and out of warehouse as scheduledPerforms any task that is not deemed unreasonable or unsafe and is asked to be done by team member’s manager or supervisorPlease 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:2 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years  – Experience in Position2 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years  – Experience working in Position            4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: High School DiplomaPreferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License:

Required:           N/APreferred:          N/A

Foreign Language

Required:           None RequiredPreferred:          None Required

Benefits

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.

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