Wine & Spirits Receiver (Forklift Exp required) -4am start (17.50/hour)

Job Details

Job Location

GA-Smyrna -01 - Smyrna, GA

Description

About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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Wine and Spirits Receiving is responsible for receiving and unloading material using power equipment, staging product in the receiving area for verification, preparing and loading outbound shipments, and maintaining the safety/sanitation/security of the warehouse environment. He or she appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace. Associates should be flexible to perform other functions such as inventory control, pulling and preparing items for shipment and replenishment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older

• Six months of experience in a similar position preferred

• Experience in operating a pallet jack, forklift and other power equipment preferred

  Responsibilities

• Unload inbound or outbound shipments safely to move items to the proper staging area using power equipment

• Accurately verify all inbound or outbound products by physically matching products received to a purchase order

• Efficiently separate, stack and build pallets by hand according to product type, size, vintage, and quantity

• Scan and move product to a designated location using United technology

• Move product from the receiving area to a pick location when required

• Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained

• Assist with physical inventories as required.

• Perform and submit a daily power equipment check list to the appropriate manager

• Report in writing any safety or mechanical problems with the power equipment

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Conduct operations and maintain the facility in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner

• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Competencies

• Change

• Professionalism

• Communication

• Relationships

• Self-Awareness

• Dependability

• Time Management

• Positive attitude

• Flexibility

• Results driven

  Critical Skills

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations

• Able to learn and use the Company's technology

• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products

• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices

• Inventory Control

• Quality Control

  Working Conditions

• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather

• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas

• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

  Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required

• Able to frequently operate a hand truck, pallet jack and/or forklift

• Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel

• Able to stack, unstack and relocate large amounts of product throughout the day

• Able to perform greater than average lifting up to 50-65 lbs, with some overhead lifting required

• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

We are a Drug Free Workplace

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@udiga.com or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.