Warehouse Team Member

Women of the Vine & Spirits Corporate Member Job Board The Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) Job Board features WOTVS Corporate Members only. The Job Board is accessible by all, WOTVS Members and the public.Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is the leading mission-driven global membership organization comprised of women and men committed to empowering and advancing women in the beverage alcohol industry. By championing women in the workplace, WOTVS is dedicated to shaping the beverage alcohol industry where the talents and perspectives of all women are not only valued but serve as a driving force for success and growth. Job Description About us: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. About the Function Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture. About the role At Diageo Lincolnway, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of "Safety First" in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is essential for success. As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Lincolnway Team, you will provide support, training and mentor to your fellow team members, and encourage and engage others. You will have the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Processing, Asset Care, Quality, and Logistics) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility. A few more things: Perform all job functions safely. Must be qualified to possess forklift operator's license While performing the duties of the job, employee will be regularly exposed to work in busy, high traffic areas therefore, employee must be aware of all surroundings. Must regularly lift, push or pull up to +50 lbs. Regularly exposed to a noisy environment. Work in and around machinery, moving vehicles and pedestrians. Must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety toed shoes, cut resistant gloves, bump cap or hard hat, hair net, and beard net (if applicable). Continually improving warehouse operations. Meeting or exceeding department goals/Key Performance Indicators. Finding solutions to warehouse issues by using Root Cause Problem Solving. Optimizing yield and minimizing waste. Cross functional training in all distillation areas to support flexibility. Mopping and Sweeping Floors Using stretch wrap to cover pallets that the automatic system failed to cover. Picking up cases of product that have fallen off pallets weighing 10lbs to 40 lbs. Restacking pallets that driver knocked over. This could mean restacking 70 cases weighing 40 lbs. Setting manual dock plates by pulling on a chain to release spring. Force necessary to release spring is at least 50 pounds of effort. During shift drivers require overhead pulling to get on and off lift to do paperwork and talk to truck drivers. This could be 15 - 20 times / hour. Some of our dock doors are manual, a chain is used to lower and raise the large doors. Force necessary to raise doors is at least 62 pounds of effort. Some of our trailer doors are manual roll up/down doors and require overhead pulling. Lifting, moving, adjusting pallets prior to forklift picking them up. Moving and dumping garbage and recycle bins. Occasionally moving inbound receipt boxes / etc. Physical Aspects Lifting Minimum: 20 lbs constantly Maximum: 100 lbs* occasionally Repetitive Motion Frequently manipulating controls on forklift. Constant entering and exiting forklift Dexterity Frequent manipulating controls on forklift. Frequent completion of paperwork Climbing Minimal Standing/Sitting Constant sitting. Frequent standing. Occasional bending Walking Frequent Pushing Frequent to close overhead dock and trailer door and to operate cleaning equipment. Pulling Constant pulling overhead to get on and off forklift, Frequent pulling overhead to close trailer and dock doors. Frequent pulling to raise dock plates. Vibration Constant vibration from forklift operation. Environment: Indoor, outdoor; subject to the following: Extreme cold, including icy conditions Extreme heat and humidity Occasional in climate weather Noise Wet, slippery * Lifting is performed with assistance of other workers / equipment You will be responsible for Operating warehouse machinery per Standard Operating Procedures. Monitoring and controlling the process. Identifying and correcting deviations from standard process parameters. Reacting to abnormal conditions, breakdowns, and emergencies. Maintaining accurate process and inventory records. Maintaining a high standard of material and finished goods quality. Experience / skills required Minimum 21 years of age. Prior relevant warehouse operating experience. Excellent communication skills demonstrated partnership capability and can-do attitude. Willingness to work towards industry forklift qualifications. Full driving license. PC/Systems skills. SAP knowledge would be an asset. Flexibility to adapt to different shift working practices and patterns. Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type Regular Primary Location Lincolnway Job Posting Start Date 2026-08-05 #J-18808-Ljbffr Women of the Vine & Spirits