Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate checks trucks in and out using WMS and supports quality and efficiency in trailer loading and unloading, including pallet handling. The role operates a forklift or works with the LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) 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. The position also receives inbound orders, processes returns, supports production and logistics, monitors product quality, coordinates preload and shipping activities, and maintains records required for shipping and inventory control. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

High school diploma.
No minimum experience required in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
No minimum experience required in the position.
No minimum experience managing people or projects.
Experience requirements may be met through 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 requirements may be met through 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 maintain the pallet storage area, including unloading pallets from trailers and staging them for LGV pickup.
Process RMAs and 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; operate a forklift when needed.
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 trucks in and communicate loading instructions to forklift drivers.
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.
Communicate with inside and outside contacts, answer and make phone calls using proper etiquette, and troubleshoot loading issues.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to keep shipments flowing in and out of the warehouse as scheduled.
Contribute to continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

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 an accident plan.
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.