Job Type: Full time
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:   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.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Forklift Operator ITeam member safely and efficiently operates motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, to pull pallets of finished product from production lines and places finished product in warehouse as directed by onboard WMS system.Essential FunctionsMoves 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; scheduling deliveries to production area.Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures 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; moving empty pallets.Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.Maintains 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.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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:0 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment0 Years  – Experience in Position0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects              *experience may include a combination of work experience and educationThe 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 environment2 Years – Experience working in Position             2 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experiencePreferred: Associate's DegreeCertification/License: Required:           Forklift certificationForeign Language Required:           Minimum Professional ProficiencyPreferred:          Full Professional ProficiencyBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.