Warehouse Operator

**Starting at $21.00/hour**

Title: Warehouse Operator

Location: Moriah Warehouse Mineville, NY

Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

Schedule: Monday-Thursday; 6am-4pm

Free from the industry rules and status quo, we bring great whiskey to the people without being limited by old conventions that have kept Rye Whiskey from living up to its true potential. Always brimming with new ideas, the WhistlePig team focuses on audacious experimentation, big age statements, and bold experiments.

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Position Overview

As a Warehouse Operator at our Moriah location, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse facility. You will be responsible for handling and organizing incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting the overall logistics and supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities

Material Handling: Safely and efficiently load and unload barrels and other materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as needed.

Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records by tracking and organizing incoming and outgoing products, performing inventory counts, and reporting discrepancies to the Operations Manager.

Order Picking and Packing: Accurately pick and pack orders based on customer requirements, ensuring that the correct items and quantities are prepared for shipment.

Quality Control: Inspect incoming and outgoing products for quality, damage, and compliance with company standards, reporting any issues to the appropriate personnel.

Warehouse Organization: Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, including labeling, shelving, and arranging products to optimize space utilization.

Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily maintenance checks at the beginning of the shift on warehouse equipment and report any malfunctions or damage for timely repairs.

Documentation: Complete required paperwork and documentation related to shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and other departments to ensure smooth operations and timely order fulfillment.

Requirements

Physical Requirements & Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Proven experience as a Warehouse Operator or similar role in a warehouse environment. Forklift certification is a plus.

Ability to lift and move heavy objects and work in various temperature conditions.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management.

Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

The mashbill: compensation, benefits, perks, and other fun stuff

Paid personal time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays

Industry-leading paid parental leave benefits

Annual Well-Rounded Wellness benefit, to support physical and mental health, environmental wellness and financial soundness for employees

Insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (health), including a CDHP HSA plan with company contributions, Delta (dental and vision), and Renaissance (accident and STD/LTD/AD&D coverages as well as life insurance)

Support and resources via EAP access through our health insurance program, with additional concierge, legal consultation, mental health, mindfulness and wellness resources through NexGen

Financial wellness benefits through FinFit, as well as discounts on and access to hundreds of benefits and services through Working Advantage, our Employee Perks program

Safe Harbor 401K plan with generous company match

…In addition to the opportunity to work with the world's leading rye whiskey – come join us!

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the Company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

EEO Statement:

WhistlePig Whiskey is committed to breaking the rules, defying tradition, and blazing new trails with determination, laughter, and grit. We changed the Rye Whiskey game over a decade ago, and continue to set the standard every day, in every way, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties:

Please note 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.