Warehouse Lead

Sazerac Company Overview Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family‑owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award‑winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. We’re proud of our award‑winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award‑winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry. Company/Location Overview Thank you for your interest in JVL, our newest facility in the Sazerac manufacturing network and located in Jeffersonville, IN. Founded on the principles of servant leadership and continuous improvement our entire plant team works tirelessly to accomplish our vision: Build the most efficient, flexible, and engaged plant and team in the Sazerac Manufacturing Network. We are in search of talented individuals who have a strong desire to develop and hone technically sound manufacturing processes while seizing the opportunity to own their career and personal development. Your drive and determination combined with our passion for people will ensure we win as a team. The Sazerac Company, established in 1850, is a leading North American spirits supplier, and owner of many of the industry’s most venerable distilling companies – Buffalo Trace Distillery, Barton 1792 Distillery, The Glenmore Distillery, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery. In 2014, Sazerac was awarded one of the spirits industry’s highest honors – Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition. Job Description/Responsibilities Rotating 2-2-3 schedule Hours: 6:45pm-7am The Warehouse Lead is responsible for leading warehouse operations including order picking, truck loading, inventory management, and forklift operations within a customs bonded warehouse environment. In this role, you will oversee inbound and outbound inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, shipment verification, and quality control of outgoing products. You would also coordinate outbound appointments , supporting loading and staging crews, and ensuring compliance with all federal and state labeling requirements prior to shipment. This position will manage customs bonded warehouse entries, withdrawals, and inventory while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. What You Will Do: Coordinate daily warehouse workflows to ensure efficient movement of materials and timely shipment processing. Support inventory accuracy through production reconciliation, stock organization, and ongoing inventory tracking activities. Partner with cross‑functional teams to maintain operational efficiency and meet production and distribution goals. Promote a strong safety culture by maintaining clean work areas and ensuring proper use and upkeep of warehouse equipment and assigned property. Qualifications/Requirements Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Ability to operate industrial equipment as required. Strong interpersonal skills, good vision and manual dexterity, solid computer skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization and two years experience in distribution, warehousing, and/or transportation. Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year continuous experience in every previous job. Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 50 pounds without assistance. Strong planning and organizational skills and record of successful leadership. Culture and Benefits Sazerac Company offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. The hourly range for this role is $23.30 - $25.88 (not including the $2 shift diff). Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr