Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling•Baytown, TX

12d

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 position coordinates with logistics, production, scheduling, transportation, sales, and internal and external contacts to keep shipments flowing on schedule and ensure timely, accurate service. It also maintains shipping and inventory records, supports process improvement and cost reduction, and requires regular and predictable attendance. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma. No prior field, position, or people/project management experience is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education. An associate’s degree and two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment, in the position, and managing people or projects are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma.
No prior field or similar manufacturing environment experience required.
No prior experience in the position required.
No prior experience managing people or projects required.
Experience requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.
Required certification or license: none.
Required foreign language: none.

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 parcel 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; 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 LGV activity in the warehouse.
Unload finished goods and raw-material deliveries using a forklift; maintain the pallet storage area by offloading pallets from trailers and staging 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.
Prepare air bag loads and loads for cross-country shipments and customer requirements.
Coordinate preload activities and inspect trailers 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 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 or scheduling to keep shipments flowing in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Communicate with inside and outside contacts, answer and make phone calls using proper etiquette, and troubleshoot loading issues.
Contribute to continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse and prioritize safety.
Attend work 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 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 accident plan.
Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.