Forklift Operator- Nights

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment where you can make an impact, build lasting relationships, and develop a satisfying career.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, pull pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system.
• Move levers and press pedals to drive the truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Plan supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule and scheduling deliveries to the production area.
• Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications, locating and verifying supplies and materials, securing pallets on the truck, and moving pallets to the production location.
• Maintain inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage.
• Monitor inventory and report discrepancies.
• Clear the production area by securing and moving finished pallets and moving empty pallets.
• Document actions by logging movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic, following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Keep the forklift operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventative maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Provide regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 years experience in position
• 0 years experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 years experience working in position
• 2 years experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner: Makes safety the number one priority; keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately; effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals; shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly; prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively; responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT: Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products; demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances; increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way: Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts; understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions; seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great: Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities; communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across; communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License

• Required: Forklift certification

Foreign Language

• Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency
• Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family. Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and 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, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all 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, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more! View full benefits details

Location: Niagara N04 - Hamburg, PA