Warehouse Associate 1

Niagara Bottling•Plainfield, IN

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate 1 checks trucks in and out using WMS and is responsible for the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading, including pallet handling. The position operates a forklift or works with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. Responsibilities include checking outbound trailers before loading, monitoring LGV activity, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, preparing loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The role also coordinates with logistics, production, scheduling, transportation, sales, drivers, and other contacts to support timely and accurate shipments. The role requires regular and predictable attendance. Duties and responsibilities may change, and the listed activities are not comprehensive.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma.
No prior experience is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Required certification or license: none.
Required foreign language: none.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience working in the position.
Two years of experience managing people or projects.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, parcel deliveries, and water transfers as needed.
Rebuild damaged pallets before restocking and process RMAs.
Consolidate finished-goods storage to maximize storage capacity.
Identify, report, and observe quality issues with finished goods and raw materials.
Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper LGV storage and handling, correct LGV alarms, monitor LGV activity, and clear blocked WMS locations.
Monitor loads and coordinate preload activities, including inspecting trailers to ensure loads are completed on time.
Unload finished goods and raw-material deliveries using a forklift; maintain the pallet storage area, offload pallets from trailers, and stage them for LGV pickup.
Correct product spills and manually pull pallets from production as needed.
Supply production with non-inventory items such as glue, bags, and labels.
Prepare air-bag loads and loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements.
Check in trucks, communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers, and provide loading documents or bills of lading and truck seals before trucks leave the facility.
Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
Test and monitor resin and spring water.
Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales to support timely and accurate customer service.
Communicate with internal and external contacts, answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette, and troubleshoot loading issues.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure shipments move in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Participate in continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse and prioritize safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, and adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.