Plant Warehouse Technician

Packard Culligan Water
Brooklyn Park, MN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mechanically inclined individuals with inventory and customer service experience working in a warehouse and production environment in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mechanical aptitude and prior warehouse experience in customer service and inventory management
    — “mechanically inclined, highly organized, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment”
  • Individuals who can handle physical labor and operate forklifts in a production and distribution setting
    — “operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely”
  • People who have worked in logistics or manufacturing and can manage inventory discrepancies
    — “Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly
    — “Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 43-50 pounds throughout the workday”
  • The schedule is fixed and may require early morning shifts
    — “Current hours: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory systems and forklift operation on your resume
    — “Basic computer proficiency and experience with inventory systems preferred”
  • Showcase your ability to resolve customer concerns and maintain company image
    — “Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally. Maintain a positive and professional Culligan image.”
  • Emphasize your understanding of production processes and GMP standards
    — “Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation standards.”
  • Demonstrate your organizational skills with specific examples of inventory management
    — “Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of equipment, parts, bottled water products, and warehouse supplies.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • maintain inventory levels
  • support production operations
  • ensure water treatment equipment compliance
  • operate production equipment
  • maintain warehouse safety
Typical background
mechanical inclinationorganizational skillssafety consciousness

Skills & requirements

Required

Warehouse OperationsInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceProduction SupportEquipment MaintenanceSafety ComplianceProduction Quality ControlEquipment Operation

Preferred

Water Treatment Equipment Knowledge

Stack & domain

Warehouse OperationsInventory ControlCustomer ServiceOrganizationSafety-consciousCommunicationWater TreatmentBottled Water Production

About the role

Original posting from Packard Culligan Water via Greenhouse

Plant Warehouse Technician

Packard Culligan Water | Brooklyn Park, MN

Position Summary

Packard Culligan Water is seeking a dependable, customer-focused Warehouse, Inventory & Production Coordinator to support daily warehouse operations, bottled water production, inventory control, purchasing, equipment maintenance, and customer service activities. This role is responsible for maintaining inventory levels, ordering parts and supplies, supporting production operations, assisting customers, and ensuring water treatment equipment is prepared and maintained to company standards.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, highly organized, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service & Customer Retention

Deliver exceptional customer service to walk-in, phone, and email customers.

Answer customer questions regarding products, equipment, orders, and services.

Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.

Process customer orders and transactions accurately.

Distribute products and parts to customers and field personnel.

Maintain a positive and professional Culligan image.

Communicate effectively with customers, route representatives, service technicians, and team members.

Inventory Management & Ordering

Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels of equipment, parts, bottled water products, and warehouse supplies.

Place and track orders with vendors to ensure sufficient inventory is available.

Receive, inspect, and reconcile incoming shipments.

Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and audits.

Organize warehouse inventory to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Coordinate with suppliers regarding product availability and delivery schedules.

Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.

Production & Quality Control

Operate bottled water production equipment according to established standards.

Inspect bottles and finished products for quality and safety compliance.

Troubleshoot basic production issues, including clearing line jams and resetting equipment.

Notify production leadership of equipment malfunctions or quality concerns.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation standards.

Develop and maintain a basic understanding of water chemistry and production processes.

Maintain accurate production logs and documentation.

Equipment & Warehouse Operations

Perform complete regeneration of water treatment equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing, testing, and refilling resin tanks.

Ensure tanks are maintained at recommended media levels.

Identify and remove equipment requiring repair or replacement.

Maintain and repair water treatment and bottled water equipment returned to the warehouse.

Audit and load route delivery trucks.

Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.

Receive, stock, move, and distribute products and equipment within the warehouse.

Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.

Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.

Team Support & Safety

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Safeguard company assets, equipment, inventory, and vehicles.

Complete required reports, forms, and documentation accurately.

Support Route Delivery, Service, and Production teams as needed.

Maintain positive working relationships across departments.

Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Previous experience in warehouse operations, production, inventory management, purchasing, logistics, customer service, or manufacturing preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Experience operating warehouse equipment or willingness to obtain forklift certification.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Basic computer proficiency and experience with inventory systems preferred.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Valid Minnesota driver's license required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 43-50 pounds throughout the workday.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Ability to work in a warehouse and production environment.

Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment.

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Current hours: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Hours may vary based on business needs and can range from 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Why Join Packard Culligan?

Competitive pay with quarterly incentive opportunities

Zero-deductible medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness program incentives

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Family-oriented culture with over 75 years of serving local communities

If you enjoy customer service, inventory management, ordering, warehouse operations, and production work in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with Packard Culligan.

Pay Range$24—$25 USDCheck out all of our awesome career opportunities at Culliganwater.com/careers

The Packard Culligan group of dealerships is a family-owned company with values based on accountability, caring about relationships and open-mindedness to exceeding customer and employee expectations.  Our dealerships are locally run by employees who are a part of the communities that they serve.  We offer the best drinking water and the largest variety of water treatment products and services available for your home or business. Culligan products are built to last and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as the best trained and experienced service technicians in the industry.

Packard Culligan Offers full-time employees Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, as well as other employee benefits. 

Packard Culligan and all of its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Source: Packard Culligan Water careers (Greenhouse)

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