Material Handler (Forklift Driver) - Seasonal

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 all-in-one solution. With e-commerce, wine club management, point-of-sale, and order fulfillment – we have everything our clients’ need to develop and grow successful DTC programs. 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 Production team. As a Material Handler at our Paso Robles, CA facility.

As a Material Handler, you’ll be responsible for operating a forklift, reach truck, and stock picker to move bulk products and individual cases into staging and/or forward pick locations. In this position you’ll use RF devices to complete inventory movements. You will also assist in loading and unloading products to and from trucks in a manner that meets our standards for safety, security and productivity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Safe and proficient operation of material handling equipment such as stand-up forklift, order picker, reach.
• Utilizing pick sheets, work orders, and/or RF devices as necessary to pull inventory.
• 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.
• Loading and unloading trucks in our shipping and receiving departments.
• 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:

Candidates must possess highly developed sense of empathy, with a focus on ensuring the best experience for our partners, clients, and the end-consumer.

• 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, 40 pounds.
• Wine industry experience is a plus.
• Able to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Why WineDirect:

• You will have the ability to transform the wine industry by facilitating winery’s 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 and AD&D at no cost to the employee and a 401(k) plan.

WineDirect is an Equal Opportunity Employer.