Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling•Pleasant Prairie, WI

10d

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 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 in the warehouse, 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, inventory control, finished goods and raw material handling, production supply, shipping coordination, and communication across logistics, production, sales, transportation, and scheduling. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without prior notice.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma.
No minimum years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
No minimum years of experience in the position.
No minimum years of experience managing people or projects.
Experience requirements may include a combination of work experience and education.
Makes safety the number one priority, remains alert for safety issues, and escalates them promptly.
Prioritizes tasks based on department goals and resolves customer issues effectively.
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
Recommends continuous improvements to policies, methods, procedures, or products and adapts appropriately to unexpected changes.
Seeks technical knowledge by learning from experts, understands the interdepartmental impact of decisions, and seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
Communicates clearly and promptly across the organization and manages expectations effectively.

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.
Preferred 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 parcel deliveries; handle 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; test and monitor resin and spring water.
Validate new SKUs in WMS for proper LGV storage and handling, correct LGV alarms, and clear blocked locations in WMS.
Monitor loads and LGV activity in the warehouse.
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 loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements.
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 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.
Communicate with internal and external contacts to ensure trucks are loaded on time and troubleshoot issues.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to keep shipments flowing in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Contribute to continuous process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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 accident coverage.
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.