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.
Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands
Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.
Background Check and Drug Screening
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Pay Transparency
Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.