Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling • Stockton, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Niagara, we are seeking Team Members who are committed to our mission of providing high-quality, affordable bottled water to customers. This role offers an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with opportunities for impact, building relationships, and career growth. The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull finished product from production lines, and place it in the warehouse as directed by an onboard WMS system. Key tasks include controlling the lifting apparatus, planning and retrieving materials, maintaining inventory, clearing production areas, documenting movements, and ensuring a safe work environment. The operator is also responsible for maintaining the forklift through troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and arranging repairs. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Niagara Bottling LLC, a family-owned and operated company since 1963, is a leading bottled water manufacturer known for its fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative culture.

Requirements

• 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)
• The proven ability to safely operate a sit down motorized forklift
• The ability to navigate within a WMS system
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Forklift certification

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Associate's Degree
• Full Professional Proficiency in a Foreign Language

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operates motorized forklift to load and unload trucks
• Pulls pallets of finished product from production lines and places finished product in warehouse as directed by onboard WMS system
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time team members
• Limited benefits package for part-time, intern, and seasonal team members
• 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
• Educational reimbursements
• Ongoing training courses
• Exciting career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees