Warehouse Associate I

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

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. Responsibilities include inspecting outbound trailers, 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 with logistics, production, sales, transportation, and scheduling to help ensure accurate, timely service and the scheduled flow of shipments. It maintains shipping and inventory records, communicates loading instructions, provides loading documents and truck seals, and supports process improvement and cost reduction. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties may change with or without prior notice.

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.
Makes safety the number one priority, remains alert to safety issues, and escalates them immediately.
Prioritizes tasks based on department goals and resolves customer issues effectively.
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
Shows respect to others and addresses interpersonal issues directly.
Communicates clearly and promptly across organizational levels and manages expectations effectively.
Adapts appropriately to unexpected changes and seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
Seeks to develop technical knowledge by learning from experts and understands the interdepartmental impact of decisions and actions.

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.
Makes recommendations to improve policies, methods, procedures, or products and increases performance through greater efficiency.
Looks for personal growth and development opportunities.

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 RMS.
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.
Prepare air-bag loads.
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 and inspect 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 continuous 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 ensure shipments flow in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Attend regularly and predictably.
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 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, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.