Forklift Operator and Material Handler (Level 1+)

Company looking for a experienced level 1+ or Level 2 forklift operator and material handler.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and/or Warehouse Lead to perform a variety of warehouse tasks and duties including, but not limited to, forklift and clamp lift operation, electric pallet jack, standup lift, and order picking, restocking inventory and the loading and unloading of freight. This position requires the use of machinery but also requires manual labor.

You must be a responsible individual with the ability to multi-task. The goal will be to ensure that materials and products will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. Labor intense job.

Physical/cold work environment. 90% or more of this job is in a refrigerated warehouse (55-60 degrees).

Role and Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack or place them in assigned areas.
• Loading of trucks or cars with appropriate product/orders
• Moving items in receiving location to pick locations in racks.

§ Replenishment from bulk locations/lanes to pull locations/lanes.

• Replenishment from case locations to bottle locations
• Accurately pull wines and dry goods from assigned locations
• Verify all aspects of outbound orders prior to release
• Repositioning and stocking wines pallets/freight
• Accurate documentation of all inbound and outbound shipments.

§ Order picking

• Accurately pull appropriate product from assigned locations
• Manual stacking, wrapping and shipment preparation, including case or bottle labeling.
• Assist in inventory cycle counts and control.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Safe and proficient operation of various forklifts and attachments
• Ensure that daily inspections of equipment are completed
• Perform other duties as directed by the Operations Manager, Warehouse Lead, and/or GM.

Requirements

§ Previous experience in a warehouse setting preferred

§ Proficiency in using Warehouse management systems

§ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order picking

§ Basic math skills for quantity verification

§ Physical ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 70lbs)

§ Excellent teamwork and communication skills

§ Able to communicate fluently in English.

§ Able to operate a variety of warehouse equipment including, but not limited to:

• Sit-down forklift
• Sit-down clamp lift
• Stand-up forklift
• Order picker / cherry picker
• Electric pallet jacks
• Scissor lift / man-lift
• Manual pallet jacks
• Walkie-Stacker pallet jack
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting preferred
• Excellent physical condition and coordination
• Valid certification to operate forklifts.
• Basic computer skills
• Use of RF scanners

§ Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment at all times.

Experience:

§ At least 1 to 5 years of forklift experience in a warehouse environment.

(wine experience preferred)

Benefits:

• Vacation (full-time employee)
• Paid Holidays (full-time employee)
• Sick Pay (all employees)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision (full-time employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (all employees)
• Financial Planning Program (all employees)
• Pay on Demand-Pay Advance (all employees)
• 401K with employer contribution (all employees)
• Opportunity for advancement (all employees)

Schedule:

Job Type: Full-time and/or Part-time

§ Full-time:

§ 8-hour shift

§ Monday to Friday

§ Part-time

§ Less than 30 hours/week

§ Day and time discussed during application process

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person