Warehouse Associate I

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate I checks trucks in and out using WMS and supports the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading, including pallet handling. The role may operate a forklift or work 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 position receives inbound orders into WMS, handles finished goods and raw materials, supports production with non-inventory items, monitors loads, tests and monitors resin and spring water, and coordinates preload and shipping activities. It also maintains records for shipping and inventory control, communicates with logistics, production, sales, transportation, drivers, and other contacts to help ensure timely and accurate shipments, and participates in process improvement and cost reduction.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma required.
No foreign language is required.
Makes safety the number one priority, remains alert to safety issues, and escalates them immediately.
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals and prioritizes resolution of customer issues.
Shows respect to others and addresses interpersonal issues directly.
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
Makes recommendations to improve policies, methods, procedures, or products and adapts appropriately to unexpected changes.
Seeks greater efficiency and develops technical knowledge by learning from experts.
Understands the interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions and seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
Pursues growth and development opportunities and communicates clearly, promptly, and effectively across levels.

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; 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.
Associate's degree.

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, and clear blocked WMS locations.
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 manually pull pallets from production as needed.
Supply production with non-inventory items such as glue, bags, and labels.
Handle air bag loads.
Operate a forklift when needed.
Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales to support 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 before 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.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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 ensure shipments flow in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.

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 an accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.