Warehouse Associate I

Niagara Bottling•Johnstown, NY

3d•$19 - $25

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate I checks trucks in and out using WMS and is responsible for the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading, including pallet handling. The role operates a forklift or works with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. Duties 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 position coordinates warehouse activity with logistics, production, scheduling, transportation, and sales to ensure accurate, timely service and scheduled shipments. It maintains records for shipping and inventory control and participates in process improvement and cost reduction. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Minimum of 0 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum of 0 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum of 0 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Required certification or license: none.
Required foreign language: none.
Demonstrate safety awareness, task prioritization, respect for others, and effective resolution of customer issues.
Respond promptly and honor commitments to internal and external customers.
Make recommendations for continuous improvement and adapt appropriately to unexpected changes.
Seek technical knowledge, understand the interdepartmental impact of decisions, and pursue solutions.
Communicate clearly and promptly across teams and manage expectations effectively.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
2 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
2 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Preferred certification or license: none.
Preferred foreign language: none.

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; test and monitor resin and spring water.
Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper LGV storage and handling, correct LGV alarms, and clear blocked locations in WMS.
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 by offloading pallets from trailers and staging them for LGVs.
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 trucks in and communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers.
Provide correct loading documents or bills of lading and truck seals when trucks leave the facility.
Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales to support timely and accurate customer service.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to keep shipments flowing in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Communicate with internal and external contacts to ensure trucks are loaded on time and troubleshoot issues; answer and make phone calls using proper etiquette.
Participate in continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse, and prioritize safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Operate a forklift when needed.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
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, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plan.
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.