Warehouse & Production Associate (Water & Ice Plant, Delivery Support)

Location: Billings, MT | Shift: Day Shifts (Monday – Friday, seasonal peak flexibility) Pay Range: Associate I: $16.00 / hour (Entry-Level / Foundation) Associate II: $17.50 – $19.00 / hour (Experienced Material Handling & Equipment Operation) Clean Facility, Steady Day Shifts, Varied Hands-On Work Looking for an active, dependable role where you aren't stuck doing the exact same task in one spot all day? We are a locally owned water and ice production and distribution company in Billings hiring Warehouse & Production Associates (Levels I & II) . Your home base is our clean, modern water bottling facility, with built-in variety: you will also cross-train to support automated ice packaging and ride along as a delivery assistant during high-volume route days. If you like staying active, learning multiple operations, and working with a supportive local crew, this is the right fit. What You’ll Do Water Bottling Operations: Run and monitor automated washing, filling, capping, and labeling equipment for 3-gallon and 5-gallon bottled water lines. Ice Plant Support: Cross-train in our ice production facility to bag, stack, palletize, and stage packaged ice in cold storage during high-demand runs. Delivery Route Assistant (Ride-Along): Step in as an operational backup to assist route drivers with high-volume commercial deliveries—navigating stops, unloading product safely, and staging coolers or merchandisers for local business accounts. Warehouse Staging & Material Handling: Operate pallet jacks (Level I) and forklifts (Level II) to load delivery trucks, rotate stock, and organize warehouse bays. Quality & Sanitation: Conduct bottle and bag seal inspections, verify product labels, and complete regular cleaning and sanitizing routines to maintain strict health and food-grade standards. Position Levels & RequirementsWarehouse & Production Associate I ($16.00 / hr) Experience: Entry-level; no prior production or warehouse experience required. Focus: End-of-line packaging, manual pallet stacking, loading route trucks, assisting drivers on delivery stops, and facility sanitation. Profile: Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and readiness to learn bottling lines and ice packaging systems. Warehouse & Production Associate II ($17.50 – $19.00 / hr) Experience: 1+ years in a warehouse, bottling plant, packaging facility, or route delivery role. Focus: Operating powered equipment (forklifts, electric pallet jacks), operating machinery, and serving as a primary backup for line leads and heavy delivery days. Profile: Mechanical awareness, dock and staging proficiency, and the independence to train and guide Associate I teammates. What You Bring Physical Stamina: Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs repetitively, moving 3- and 5-gallon water bottles or ice bags, and working on your feet in a fast-moving plant or warehouse dock. Adaptability: Happy to pivot smoothly between water bottling, cold-storage ice packaging, and riding along on a delivery route when the team needs support. Dependability: Punctual and reliable for daily scheduled shifts. Customer Awareness: Professional, friendly attitude when assisting on delivery stops at local customer locations. What We Offer Competitive Hourly Pay: $16.00 – $19.00/hour, matched to your verified tier and equipment experience. Predictable Day Shifts: Reliable daytime schedule (Monday – Friday), leaving your evenings open. Real Cross-Training: Gain documented experience in bottling machinery, cold-chain operations, warehouse logistics, and commercial route delivery. Clear Career Path: Opportunity to grow into Production Leads or Route Drivers (CDL/Non-CDL). Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Are you able to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs. throughout and entire shift? Work Location: In person

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