Warehouse Associate

Niagara Bottling•Atlanta, GA

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. It includes 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 supports inbound receiving, finished-goods and raw-material movement, shipping coordination, inventory control, and communication among logistics, production, transportation, sales, drivers, and other contacts. Duties may change, and the listed activities are not comprehensive. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

High school diploma.
No experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment is required.
No experience in the position is required.
No experience managing people or projects is required; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Required certifications or licenses: 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 courier 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 appropriate LGV storage and handling, correct LGV alarms, monitor LGV activity, and clear blocked WMS locations.
Monitor loads and 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.
Prepare air-bag loads and preload activities, including inspecting trailers and ensuring 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.
Facilitate information flow among logistics, production, and sales to support timely and accurate customer service.
Communicate with internal and external contacts, answer and make phone calls using proper phone etiquette, and troubleshoot truck-loading issues.
Coordinate with transportation and production/scheduling to keep shipments flowing according to schedule.
Participate in continued process improvement and cost reduction.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse and prioritize safety.
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 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 coverage.
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.