Warehouse Associate I

Niagara Water•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. 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 supports inbound receiving, finished-goods and raw-material movement, inventory control, shipment preparation, and coordination across logistics, production, sales, and transportation. It also requires maintaining shipping and inventory records, communicating loading instructions, and helping ensure shipments move on schedule. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications allow zero years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Minimum qualifications allow zero years of experience in the position.
Minimum qualifications allow zero years of people or project management experience; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma required.
No foreign language required.
Make safety the number one priority, remain alert for 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.
Demonstrate adaptability to unexpected changes.
Seek solutions, develop technical knowledge by learning from experts, and understand the interdepartmental impact of decisions.
Communicate clearly and promptly up, down, and across, including managing expectations.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience working in the position.
Two years of people or project management experience; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate's degree.
Make recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, or products.
Look for opportunities for personal growth and development.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, and Federal Express 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, correct LGV alarms, monitor loads, and clear blocked WMS locations.
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.
Perform 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 and bills of lading, and apply 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.
Answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
Communicate with internal and external contacts to ensure timely truck loading 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, prepaid legal services, identity theft services, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
Regular full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package; part-time, intern, and seasonal team members receive a limited benefits package.