Forklift Operator

Join the #1 beer distributor in the United States! We are hiring immediately and offering the following:

Shift: Full-time with a 1:00pm start time

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (Friday and Saturday off)

Must be 18 years of age

Pay: $18.55 per hour + overtime

Benefits: Medical (default plan free to employees, spouse, and dependents), Dental and Vision (available first of the month following 30 days of employment)

401k with Company match

Vacation Pay and Paid Holidays (when scheduled to work)

Career advancement opportunities after 6 months of employment

Independent work environment merchandising on a local route close to home

Gold Coast: Voted 2024 Top #5 Workplace by South Florida’s Sun Sentinel

Pay Transparency Statement:  
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting.  We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

 

Position Summary:
This position performs a variety of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming product, picking, and filling orders from stock, stacking, and wrapping product and/or building pallets. Our team members are active throughout their day working independently using a voice-controlled system to select full-case dry, or cool in a multi-temperature warehouse environment using powered material handling equipment.
 
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Safely and accurately select customer orders, free of damage

Build orders according to assigned load tickets 

Shrink wrap and label orders

Move completed orders to the loading dock or trailer

Use powered industrial equipment, such as a forklift, electric pallet jack or walkie-rider

Accurately receive inbound products, replenish and manage inventory as needed

Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate powered industrial equipment

Perform basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe environment, such as clearing aisles of debris and stacking empty pallets

Observe all safety policies and procedures to meet productivity requirements

Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

Must be at least 18 years old

Must be able to pass a post-offer background check and drug test

Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 170 lbs. when handling keg products

Must have a demonstrated attention to detail

 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

6 months of related experience in high endurance or highly physical activity or role, such as lifting/transferring patients, sports/fitness, farming, construction work, landscaping, etc.

Experience operating Material Handling Equipment in a multi-temperature environment, forklift certification a plus

Stocking, product handling, local delivery, or unloading experience

Foodservice distribution, grocery store, or beverage delivery experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.