What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Storage Associate position at Acker Wines?
The Storage Associate is responsible for organizing, handling, and maintaining inventory within a warehouse storage facility. This role ensures wine inventory is stored accurately, efficiently, and in a manner that maintains quality standards – especially important for wine.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform daily data entry for new items received into the warehouse.
- Accurately enter wine names, designations, producers, vintage, and formats in to proprietary software.
- Receive, scan and properly store wine in designated areas.
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for consignment or shipping with care and accuracy.
- Perform regular inventory counts and assist with stock reconciliation.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Ensure compliance with warehouse safety and quality standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the storage area.
- Report any damaged or compromised products immediately.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
- Valid forklift certificate is required.
- Understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Moderate computer skills, including familiarity with inventory software and data entry.
Education and Experience:
- WSET or other wine education with aspirations to learn more.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Forklift operator certification and use of stand up fork lift a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, stand, sit and reach.
- Stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions:
- Temperature controlled warehouse environment.
- Working hours are typically from 8am to 430pm with a half hour lunch.
- Must be available to work overtime, including Saturdays when requested.
About Acker
Established in 1820, Acker is the oldest wine shop in America and the world’s largest fine and rare wine auction house. Since third generation wine merchant John Kapon, Chairman of Acker, started the auction business in 1998, the house has gained worldwide recognition. Acker offers a vast array of services, including cellar consultations, a deep retail inventory of fine and rare wine for immediate sale, first class wine education amenities and fine and rare wine auctions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental and vision coverage
- Company Sponsored Life, AD&D, and LTD benefits
- 401(k) program with discretionary employer contribution
- Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule
- Wine discounts & More
Acker Merrall & Condit Co and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation for disability is provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
