What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator and Material Handler position at WineDirect?
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Day Shift, Monday-Friday / Sunday-Thursday during peak seasons
Clean, climate-controlled warehouse
Competetive benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid Term Life, 401k with employer match, generous PTO and paid holidays
Strong culture of employee engagement and recognition - monthly employee snacks and events
WineDirect is the leading provider of Direct-to-Consumer solutions for wineries. As the wine industry has increased focus on DTC sales over the past few years, we've been leading the charge with our best-in-class fulfillment services. We facilitate more than 15 million orders representing over $2 billion in sales for our 2,000 winery clients annually. We are a dynamic and growing company that is driving towards even higher growth with one clear goal, that determines our focus each and every day – to be The Winery's Champion. We do that through a strong culture of innovation and an unwavering focus on delivering the best to our clients.
We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to fill a key position on our Operations team as a Forklift Operator and Material Handler at our Glenwillow, OH facility.
As a Forklift Operator and Material Handler, you'll be responsible for operating a stock picker (cherry picker) and / or a reach truck, to move bulk products into staging and / or forward pick locations. In this position, you will be wearing a safety harness and going up to 40 feet in the air while pulling product out of a bulk rack. In this position you'll use RF devices to complete inventory movements.
What you'll be doing :
Safe and proficient operation of material handling equipment (reach truck, cherry picker / high lift)
Consistently going up to 40 feet in the air while wearing a safety harness to pick product out of a rack.
Utilizing RF devices to pull inventory and replenish pick faces
Inspecting products as they are pulled to ensure quality and accuracy
Reporting and documenting any damaged product not suitable for shipping
Staging products for our club assembly line
Notifying supervisors of any mechanical or material issues
Utilizing safety equipment and observing all safety rules and practices
Maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work area
Other duties as assigned
Who you are :
At least 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or distribution center
Experience with RF devices
Experience working in a fast-paced production driven environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Attention to detail
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Ability to lift heavy objects, 50 pounds
Wine industry experience is a plus
Able to work weekends and overtime as needed
Reliable transportation
Why WineDirect?
You will have the ability to transform the wine industry by facilitating wineries ability to sell their products globally.
You'll get to work with and support a stellar group of people who work together to care for our clients and their customers.
You'll be empowered to make decisions, both to get the job done and to further your career.
We have a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, and 401(k) with employer match.
Recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace. Establishing the right culture where people are treated with respect and all ideas are welcome is a core value and key to our success.
WineDirect is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
