Warehouse Associate - Seasonal (Night Shift)

Niagara Bottling•Plainfield, IN

22d

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 inspecting outbound trailers, 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 receives inbound orders into WMS; processes returns; consolidates finished-goods storage; addresses damaged pallets, product spills, LGV alarms, and blocked WMS locations; handles finished goods and raw-material deliveries; supports production with non-inventory supplies; and tests and monitors resin and spring water. It also coordinates preload and shipping activities, communicates loading instructions, provides shipping documents and truck seals, maintains records, and coordinates with transportation, production, scheduling, logistics, and sales to ensure timely and accurate shipments. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. The job is seasonal and assigned to the night shift.

Requirements

Minimum of 0 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum of 0 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Minimum of 0 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
High school diploma.
Required certification/license: None.
Required foreign language: None.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
2 years of experience working in the position.
2 years of experience managing people or projects.
Associate's degree.
Preferred certification/license: None.
Preferred foreign language: None.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound orders into WMS, including spring water, resin, corrugated materials, film, labels, UPS deliveries, Federal Express deliveries, and 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 RMS.
Validate new SKUs in WMS to ensure 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.
Handle air bag loads.
Operate a forklift when needed.
Facilitate information flow between logistics, production, and sales to ensure timely and accurate customer service.
Test and monitor resin and spring water.
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.
Participate in continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse.
Answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette.
Communicate with inside and outside contacts to ensure trucks are loaded on time and troubleshoot issues.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to ensure shipments flow in and out of the warehouse 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 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 protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.