What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Warehouse Forklift Operator position at J.J. Taylor?

J.J. Taylor Distributing, Florida Inc. is a leading beer distributor in Florida and distributes products from suppliers including Miller, Coors, Heineken, Guinness, Yuengling, Sierra Nevada, and Sam Adams, just to name a few. Our mission is to be the "First Choice" distributor for our Employees, Customers, and Suppliers as the variety leader in the beverage industry. By earning #3 of 50 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2023, our employees have voiced why they truly enjoy working for J.J. Taylor!

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 4 : 00pm until end of production

Pay : $16-$18.55 depending on experience plus potential incentives

401K : 60% matching up to 10% of salary

Benefits : Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, company-paid long term & short term disability, company paid life insurance, and many other programs available

If you're ready to advance your career and help us be "First Choice" by handling the world's leading brands, fill out our application form by pressing "Apply" below.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Responsible for operating forklift and other warehouse equipment. Supports management daily to achieve production goals, loading trucks, replenishing stock, Works in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Operates forklifts and other warehouse equipment up to and including yard jockey, and pallet jacks.
Unloads incoming product to the warehouse using forklift or by hand when required if working the day shift. Verifies inventory of incoming product.
Stacks pallets of product in designated areas in the warehouse. Puts keg stock in cooler (with forklift).
Rotates stock and checks for pull dates if working the day shift.
Loads dunnage to return to brewery if working the day shift.
Counts and verifies outgoing keg or case loads against loadsheets.
Loads trucks in accordance with drivers' load sheets.
Checks and verifies load sheets and new orders to determine if additional products need to be added to trucks for delivery.
Completes dunnage reports if working the day shift.
Conducts inventory of breakage. Counts breakage by truck and account if working the day shift.
Assists with repacking breakage. Returns repacked beer back on line.
Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards.
Assists with keeping warehouse clean and orderly.
Works overtime when required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities :

Performs additional duties as assigned by their department Manager. Responsible for keeping warehouse clean and orderly. Fills in for personnel on other shifts when required.

Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and / or Abilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.

Able to work constructively under stress and pressure.

Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations and laws. Knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.

Knowledge of computers. WMS proficient, basic skill with Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word.

Able to communicate effectively with others; able to listen attentively when others are speaking.

Exhibits an appropriate level of patience and tact.

Able to communicate clearly to various levels of people. Is an active listener.

Able to organize, plan and prioritize work.

Able to identify and resolve problems as they occur.

Able to make sound, pragmatic, and timely decisions.

Possesses numerical reasoning skills. Able to attend accurately to details.

Knowledge of product i.e. code dates, special handling needs, etc.

Able to interact well with others and build effective working relationships with managers and employees.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to move easily around warehouse.

Must be able to lift / move Kegs, which averages 170 pounds and can weigh up to a maximum of 186 pounds; you must be physically capable of routinely lifting at those weight levels.

Must be able to regularly unload product (case of beer), which averages to 30 lbs., but can weigh up to a maximum of 49 lbs.

Able to operate all equipment safely and efficiently, including safe operation of a forklift (may need to operate forklift for up to 75% of shift).

Educational / Vocational / Previous Experience :

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Minimumof 2-3 years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role in warehouse operations.

Forklift certification preferred.

Working Conditions :

Warehouse environment.

Exposure to machinery with moving parts.

Some exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, and outside weather conditions, including wet and / or humid conditions.

Salary : $16 - $19

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