Warehouse Associate - Seasonal (Night Shift)

Niagara Bottling•Plainfield, IN

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate checks trucks in and out using a warehouse management system (WMS) and supports the quality and efficiency of trailer loading and unloading, including pallet handling. The role operates a forklift or works with the Laser Guided Vehicle (LGV) and handling system. Responsibilities include checking outbound trailers before loading, monitoring LGV activity, following standard operating procedures to maintain inventory accuracy, preparing loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This seasonal position coordinates with logistics, production, scheduling, transportation, sales, and internal and external contacts to keep shipments flowing on schedule and provide timely, accurate customer service. It maintains shipping and inventory records, monitors product quality, supports continuous improvement and cost reduction, and requires regular, predictable attendance. Duties may change with or without prior notice. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma; an associate degree is preferred. No experience is required, though two years of experience in a similar field or manufacturing environment, in the position, and managing people or projects is preferred. Experience may combine work and education.

Requirements

High school diploma.
No prior experience is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
No certification or license is required.
No foreign language is required.
Demonstrate safety awareness, task prioritization, respect for others, and effective customer issue resolution.
Communicate clearly and promptly, manage expectations, adapt to changes, seek solutions, and pursue continuous improvement and learning.

Nice To Haves

Associate 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.
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, and clear blocked WMS locations.
Monitor loads and prepare air-bag loads.
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, manually pull pallets from production as needed, and supply production with non-inventory items such as glue, bags, and labels.
Inspect outbound trailers and coordinate preload activities to ensure loads are completed on time.
Check in trucks, communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers, and provide correct loading documents or bills of lading and truck seals before departure.
Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
Coordinate with logistics, production, sales, transportation, and scheduling to facilitate timely customer service and scheduled warehouse shipments.
Communicate with inside and outside contacts, answer and make phone calls using proper etiquette, and troubleshoot loading issues.
Participate in process improvement and cost reduction efforts.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse and prioritize safety.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
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.
Mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including fertility benefits and 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.