Warehouse Associate II - Forklift Operator

JOB TITLE: Warehouse II (Forklift Driver)
Wineshipping is a tech-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) provider for alcoholic beverage companies, managing the fastest, most accurate, and most cost-efficient delivery network in the US for wine, beer, spirits, and more. We have been voted North Bay Business Journal's Supplier of the Year (Wine Beer & Spirits Awards), and most recently "Best Place to Work" by Best of Napa County Magazine.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Entry level warehouse associate to perform the following warehouse jobs; pick, pack, box making, heavy lifting, material handler, cross dock, and quality assurance and other various warehouse tasks.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports incoming and outgoing inventory to designated areas utilizing appropriate tools/vehicles to accomplish task including but not limited to hand dolly, forklift, electric dolly, pallet jack, and/or cherry picker; must have prior experience on cherry picker
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to standard operating procedures
• Load and unload trucks
• Palletize completed orders
• Pre-build and stage packaging materials
• Performs quality inspections on outgoing shipments.
• Working knowledge with digital scanners
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
• Participates in quality improvement processes.
• Adhering to daily schedules and deadlines
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Picks, packs, and handles materials for orders.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Flexible, and able to move within other warehouse positions.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Team Player with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• 1-2 years working knowledge and expertise in Forklift operation, maintenance, order processing, receiving, replenishing, and returns.
• 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment preferred
• 1-year customer service experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED
• Solid understanding and knowledge of inventory practices
• Familiar with WMS applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting
• Repetitive movements
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50lbs
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasional loud noise
• Occasional varying environmental temperature changes

PAY AND BENEFITS
Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, and Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.