Warehouse Associate I

Niagara Water • Kansas City, MO

3d

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 receives and records inbound orders, supports finished-goods and raw-material movement, monitors product and material quality, and coordinates shipping and preload activities. It also maintains records for daily shipping and inventory control, communicates with logistics, production, sales, transportation, and other contacts to support timely shipments, and contributes to process improvement and cost reduction. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• No minimum experience is required in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• No minimum experience is required in the position.
• No minimum experience managing people or projects is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Follow safety priorities and promptly escalate safety issues.
• Prioritize tasks according to department goals and respond promptly to customer and internal commitments.
• Communicate clearly and promptly across levels and departments.
• Demonstrate adaptability, technical learning, and a focus on solutions and continuous improvement.

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; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, and parcel deliveries.
• 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, and correct LGV alarms.
• Monitor loads and 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 clear blocked locations in WMS.
• Manually pull pallets from production as needed and supply production with non-inventory items such as glue, bags, and labels.
• Prepare air-bag loads.
• Operate a forklift when needed.
• Facilitate information flow among logistics, production, and sales to support timely, accurate customer service.
• Test and monitor resin and spring water.
• Coordinate preload activities, including inspecting trailers to ensure loads are completed on time.
• Check in trucks and communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers.
• Provide accurate loading documents and bills of lading, and provide truck seals before trucks leave the facility.
• Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
• Participate in continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
• Answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
• Communicate with inside and outside contacts to ensure trucks are loaded on time and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to keep shipments flowing in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
• 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, plus 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
• Scholarship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED