Warehouse Forklift Material Handler

Warehouse employees are important members of the ABC team, who make sure that product is ready for shipment to our 130+ stores. Team members work in a physically demanding environment where meeting productivity standards and safety standards are required. The Warehouse Floater is responsible for performing a variety of warehouse duties including shipping, receiving and humidor as well as being able to serve as Order Selector, Forklift Operator, Loader, and/or Picker/Packer when needed. The position is physically demanding and includes driving forklift and other equipment.The hours of this position are: **Monday - Thursday 6:30am – 5:00pm.** **\\* End times may vary due to needs of the business.****Specific Job Responsibilities*** Serves as a floater in all areas of the ABC warehouse/distribution center* Anticipates and observes needs and “jumps in” as needed in various departments during work shift* Liaisons with warehouse team leader to communicate observed needs in the warehouse and respond to changing needs as needed* Ensure deliveries are completed in a timely manner and verifies loads with shipping documents* Inspects the shipping areas to ensure quality standards are being met* Assists the shipping team leader by reviewing and adjusting the needs of production for each individual shipping area* Operates a forklift, stock picker or turret truck to assist in the movement of product throughout the distribution center, when assistance is needed* Assists and trains new team members as needed upon request of supervisor* Inspects the warehouse for safety standards, such as reviewing that all areas are free from obstacles that may hinder the safe operation of the facility* Serves as a senior team member, able to work in multiple departments* Other duties as assigned by your supervisor **Warehouse Responsibilities – All Employees*** Follow all ABC safety protocols* Promptly report and clean up spills, breakage or other issues* Lift 35-50-pound cases, sometimes a hundred times a day* Stand on feet for 10+ hours a day* Maintain minimum productivity standards per department* Assemble boxes for spilt case line* Clean, sanitize, and keep warehouse tidy* Prepare work area for next day, including charging equipment and organizing area* **Other duties as assigned by your department leader.** **Job Requirements**Minimum Experience, Skills, and Education**Job Specific Requirements*** 5+ years proven work experience in a warehouse environment* Expertise in warehouse procedures and best practices* Must be a team player, including the ability to communicate well with others* Must be able to work independently with little supervision* Strong knowledge of AS400 Warehouse Systems* Must be able to work a full-time schedule, with occasional nights and weekends during busy seasons. **Monday - Thursday 6:30am – 5:00pm.** **\\* End times may vary due to needs of the business.*** Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills* Certified in forklift operations* Able to use a picker machine, turret truck, and other equipment as needed* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment* Ability to assess and react quickly to changing warehouse needs* Able to prioritize work independently for the biggest positive impact to warehouse operations **Warehouse Requirements – All Employees*** 19 years of age or older* Must pass both drug and background checks prior to starting work* Must speak and understand job-level English* Have a positive teamwork attitude; is reliable and trust-worthy **Physical Requirements**With or Without Accommodations* Must be able to remain standing for long periods of time, upwards of 10 hours at a time, and move throughout the warehouse* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of product* Must be able to reach with hands and arms for product and use hands to work with and feel product* Able to frequently climb and descend ladders or lift platforms that may be greater than 6 feet.* Able to move body to access products that are out of reach above or below body level* Sense of smell occasionally needed to find damages that may not be visible* Close vision (at 20 inches or less), distance vision (at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are needed. **Work Environment*** While performing this position’s duties, the team member is regularly exposed to humid conditions while working inside the warehouse. The warehouse is not air-conditioned; fans are provided.* The team member is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.* The team member is occasionally exposed to working in high, precarious places (greater than 6ft).* The team member is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Our Mission is: “We make everyday celebrations better while enriching the lives of team members and by contributing to organizations that benefit families in the communities we serve.”Come join this family-owned, growth-oriented organization today!* PAID VACATION AND PTO* TUITION REIMBURSEMENT* ABC UNIVERSITY - GREAT WINE, SPIRITS, BEER, CIGAR TRAINING* EXCELLENT WELLNESS-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL + FAMILY* DENTAL AND VISION PLANS* COMPANY-MATCH 401K PROGRAM* EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS ON WINE AND SPIRITS* EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)* PET INSURANCE #J-18808-Ljbffr