Forklift Operator

Job Overview

At Niagara, we are looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

Position: Forklift Operator

Location: STOCKTON 2

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive the truck and control the lifting apparatus.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Plans supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule; schedules deliveries to the production area.
• Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locates and verifies supplies and materials; secures pallets on the truck; moves pallets to production locations.
• Maintains inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage; monitors inventory and reports discrepancies.
• Clears the production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving 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 the forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Provides regular and predictable attendance.
• Note:
  
  This description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• No experience required in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• No experience required in this position.
• No experience managing people/projects.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 years experience working in this position.
• 2 years experience managing people/projects.
• The proven ability to safely operate a sit‑down motorized forklift.
• The ability to navigate within a WMS system.
• * 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.
• 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 self through growth and development opportunities.
• Communicates clearly and promptly upward, downward, and across.
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree.
• Certification: Forklift certification required.
• Foreign Language: Minimum Professional Proficiency required;
  Full Professional Proficiency preferred.

Hourly wage: $20.01 - $27.02 per hour.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 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 protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
• And more.

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.