Forklift Operator (Night shift)

Niagara Water•Milesburg, PA

About The Position

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. Forklift Operator (Night shift) Team member safely and efficiently operates motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, to pull pallets of finished product from production lines and places finished product in warehouse as directed by onboard WMS system. 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.

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.

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

Responsibilities

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

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!