Warehouse Lead

Description

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is seeking to add a reliable and skilled Warehouse Lead to support day-to-day logistics and warehouse operations. This role requires hands-on experience with sit-down forklifts, warehouse inventory systems, and a strong understanding of shipping, receiving, and material handling processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of providing leadership within a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operation of a standard sit down forklift

• Read and understands work order instructions

• Complete work orders and other paperwork as needed

• Load and unload goods from vehicles - loading dock and commercial experience preferred

• Move goods and stacked pallets/crates throughout production, warehouse, shipping/receiving areas

• Complete daily material builds (BOMs), staging packaging/bottling materials for production team

• Secure customer shipments for rail, ocean, and over-the road transport, properly arranging inventory and dunnage to secure load and balance weight

• Ensure all items and deliveries into the warehouse have been properly received - physical inventory verifications and WMS system management.

• Work with Logistics Manager and assisting in BOL creation and inbound scheduling as needed

• Assist with 3PL communication and client shipping confirmations as needed.

• Perform daily equipment checks and minor maintenance such as fueling, charging, and washing.

• Maintain an organized, clean and safe working environment throughout all areas of the organization

• Operate all material handling equipment provided by company

• Accurately complete any necessary paperwork and reports any inventory discrepancies immediately

• Maintain accurate inventory of all products using MOB3 tracking system

• Assist in the management of warehouse and warehouse goals

• Assist with review of goal progress, monitoring of results and instruction

• Provide leadership and training to less skilled employees

• Assist with oversite of Warehouse Associates to ensure accuracy with SOP's and warehouse organization

• Support other departments (Cellar, Production, ect.) as needed and assigned by Management

• Adhere to all safety practices and company policies

Other tasks, in any department, as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Forklift Certification Required, 2 years' experience preferred

• Experience with WMS or inventory management systems preferred


• Computer / IT proficient with Microsoft Office/360 workspaces; Word, Excel (preferred)


• Comfortable with vendor, customer-facing communication - verbal and written.


• Must be punctual and maintain good attendance

• Ability to learn and adapt to changing conditions

• Ability to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment is required

• Must be able to work nights, overtime and weekends

• Ability to read, understand and complete work orders

• Hours: Full Time (plus overtime)

• Ability to work individually and within team to achieve daily production goals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up-to 55 lbs. and work at catwalk heights of 25 feet