Forklift Operator

Job Overview

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.

Consider applying here if you want to make an impact, develop lasting relationships, and build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Forklift Operator Team Member

Safely and efficiently operates 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 an onboard WMS system.

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; schedules deliveries to production area.
• Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies; securing pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location.
• Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage; monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.
• Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moves empty pallets.
• Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
• Maintains a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Note:
  
  This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

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.

• The proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• The ability to navigate within a WMS system.

• 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.

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

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

• Required:
  
  Forklift certification

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

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical,…