Warehouse Associate - Seasonal (Night Shift)

Niagara Water•Plainfield, IN

21d

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate checks trucks in and out using the warehouse management system (WMS) and ensures 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. It involves checking outbound trailers, 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. The position supports inbound receiving, finished-goods and raw-material handling, inventory and shipping records, production supply, and coordination with logistics, transportation, production, scheduling, sales, and customers. It also contributes to process improvement and cost reduction. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. This is a seasonal night-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
No minimum years of experience required in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
No minimum years of experience required in the position.
No minimum years of experience managing people or projects required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Ability to perform the duties involving warehouse receiving, loading and unloading, inventory accuracy, shipping coordination, and safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Two years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment preferred.
Two years of experience working in the position preferred.
Two years of experience managing people or projects preferred; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Demonstrated safety focus, task prioritization, respect for others, and effective handling of customer issues and commitments.
Ability to recommend improvements, adapt to changing circumstances, and improve efficiency.
Willingness to develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impacts, communicate clearly, and pursue personal growth and development.

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, monitor LGV activity, and clear blocked locations in WMS.
Load and unload finished goods and raw-material deliveries using a forklift; operate a forklift when needed.
Maintain the pallet storage area by offloading pallets from trailers and staging 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.
Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales to support timely and accurate customer service.
Coordinate preload activities and inspect 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 apply truck seals before trucks leave the facility.
Maintain records and reports required for daily shipping and inventory control.
Participate in ongoing process improvement and cost-reduction efforts.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
Communicate with internal and external contacts to ensure trucks are loaded on time and troubleshoot issues.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to keep warehouse shipments flowing as scheduled.
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.
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 plans.
Discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.