Warehouse Associate II (Material Handler)

Niagara Bottling•Stockton, CA

13d•$24 - $31

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading, including pallet handling. The team member operates a forklift or works with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) and handling system. Duties include checking outbound trailers before loading, monitoring LGV activity where applicable, following SOPs to maintain inventory accuracy, preparing loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The role receives and processes inbound orders in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), handles RMAs, coordinates warehouse shipments with the Central Shipping Office, and reconciles system inventory against physical counts. Depending on the site, responsibilities also include validating new SKUs for LGV storage and clearing blocked WMS locations. Routine work supports production, shipping, inventory control, quality, and continuous improvement. The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, in the position, and managing people or projects. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. An associate's degree and four years of relevant experience are preferred. The hourly compensation range is $23.52–$31.16.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in the position.
At least 2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Experience requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
4 years of experience working in the position.
4 years of experience managing people or projects.

Responsibilities

Receive and process inbound orders in the WMS, including raw materials, pallets, ingredients, and internal transfers.
Follow receiving SOPs and guidelines, including applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
Process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) accurately and efficiently.
At LGV sites, validate new SKUs for proper storage and handling by LGVs, monitor LGV activity, and clear blocked WMS locations.
Coordinate with the Central Shipping Office to keep inbound and outbound shipments flowing according to schedule.
Compile inventory records by SKU, quantities, and sub-inventories; compare Oracle EBS and WMS records with physical counts, investigate and adjust errors, and report discrepancies.
Rebuild damaged pallets before restocking and consolidate finished-goods storage to maximize capacity.
Identify, report, and observe quality issues with finished goods and raw materials/supplies; correct product spills.
Manually pull pallets from production as needed and supply production with non-inventory items such as glue, bags, and labels.
Operate a forklift when needed and unload finished-goods and raw-material deliveries.
Facilitate information flow among logistics, production, and sales to support timely and accurate customer service.
Test and monitor resin and spring water.
Coordinate preload activities, including inspecting trailers and ensuring loads are completed on time.
Provide correct loading documents or bills of lading and truck seals as needed.
Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
Participate in continuous process improvement and cost-reduction efforts.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Make and answer 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 teams to keep shipments flowing according to schedule.
Perform other tasks requested by a manager or supervisor that are not unreasonable or unsafe.

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 protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.