Warehouse Associate I

Niagara Bottling•Erlanger, KY

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 also supports inbound receiving, inventory and warehouse storage, production supply, shipping documentation, and coordination with logistics, transportation, production, sales, and customers to ensure shipments are handled accurately and on schedule. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Minimum 0 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum 0 years of experience in the position.
Minimum 0 years of experience managing people or projects.
High school diploma required.
Required certification/license: None.
Required foreign language: None.
Prioritize safety, remain alert to safety issues, and escalate them immediately.
Prioritize tasks based on department goals and resolve customer issues effectively.
Respond promptly and honor commitments to internal and external customers.
Show respect to others and address interpersonal issues directly.
Adapt appropriately to unexpected changes and seek solutions rather than placing blame.
Communicate clearly and promptly across the organization and manage expectations effectively.
Seek technical knowledge from other experts and look for opportunities for personal growth and development.

Nice To Haves

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.
2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Associate's degree.
Preferred certification/license: None.
Preferred foreign language: None.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express 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 RMS.
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 LGVs.
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 between logistics, production, and sales to ensure timely and 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 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.
Participate in continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
Communicate with internal and external 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 an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.