Forklift Operator

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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.

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

The Forklift Operator is a key Team Member who safely and efficiently operates 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.

• 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 and materials; securing pallets on truck; moving 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; moving empty pallets.
• Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
• Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; follows standards and procedures; complies 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Please 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.

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

• 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.

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