Warehouse Associate

Niagara Water•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate 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 role receives inbound orders into WMS, handles finished goods and raw materials, supports production and shipping, maintains records for shipping and inventory control, and coordinates with logistics, transportation, production, scheduling, sales, drivers, and other contacts to ensure shipments flow as scheduled and customers receive timely, accurate service. It also contributes to process improvement and cost reduction. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma.
No minimum experience is required in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
No minimum experience is required in the position.
No minimum experience managing people or projects is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience working in the position.
Two years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, and courier deliveries.
Rebuild damaged pallets before restocking and process RMAs.
Consolidate finished-goods storage to maximize capacity.
Identify, report, and observe quality issues with finished goods and raw materials; test and monitor resin and spring water.
Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper LGV storage and handling, correct LGV alarms, monitor LGV activity, and clear blocked locations in WMS.
Load 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 and preload activities, including inspecting trailers to ensure loads are completed on time.
Check trucks in and communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers.
Provide correct loading documents and bills of lading and truck seals when trucks leave the facility.
Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales to support timely and accurate customer service.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure shipments flow in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Communicate with inside and outside contacts to ensure trucks are loaded on time and troubleshoot issues; answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
Contribute to continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Attend regularly and predictably.

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.