Warehouse Associate presso BLUE RIDGE BEVERAGE COMPANY INC

Description

Hourly Rate: Day shift begins at $18.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase after 90 days.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; shift begins at 5:00am

Join the Blue Ridge Beverage Team!

Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc., a leading beverage distributor in Central and Southwest Virginia, is looking for a WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE. If you are looking for a solid career with a growing company, then we invite you to join our Team!

Our WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES receive and unload in-bound shipments of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. They stock pick locations according to inventory needs and quality standards, pick outbound orders, assist with inventory counts and maintain a clean and safe environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Receive inbound shipments:

• Obtain bill of lading or advanced shipping notice to confirm accuracy of load.
• Break down pallets as needed to count and confirm.
• Use VIP route accounting system tablet to receive product and record product code dates.
• Note on paperwork date, time of receipt, seal number, temperature of load and condition of product.
• Report any problems to day warehouse manager.
• Use tablet to “move” products from “receiving” to assigned bin location.
• Use powered equipment to physically move product to warehouse location. Location may be a “pick” location or a “storage” location.

· Replenish product bins:

• Areas to replenish may be bulk storage, flow racks, static or key locations.
• Ensure all products are rotated correctly by code date: first in, first out.
• Down stack pallets to prevent excessive breakage.

· Keep assigned area clean, neat and organized daily:

• Discard all loose trash, stretch wrap and broken pallet pieces.
• Down stack pallets to even layers to prevent damage.
• Clean up all spills and breakage immediately.
• Stack empty pallets and return to storage location.
• Sweep floors daily and scrub using floor scrubber as needed.
• Return all equipment to storage locations.
• Participate in semi-annual master cleaning.

· Assist with driver check-in:

• Use VIP tablet to record products that are returned from delivery trucks.
• Evaluate and separate product to correct designated location: breakage, resaleable product, close-dated product, dunnage items.

· Pick “hot shots” as assigned:

• Accurately pick order according to “pick ticket”.
• Verify as to correct product and count.
• Set order with pick ticket attached at the front dock area or as otherwise directed.
• If retail customer arrives for pick up, confirm that they have a completely signed invoice that is marked “paid” prior to loading product.

· Pick inter-company transfers:

• Accurately pick order according to “pick ticket”.
• Verify that product type and count is correct and attach the “pick ticket” to the order.
• Stretch wrap pallets to assure that product will travel without damages.
• Use electronic equipment to move product to the front dock area or as directed.
• Load pallets onto transfer trailers in a safe manner.

· Manage dunnage as directed.

· Participate in inventory management:

• Manage bin assignments on a daily basis.
• Maintain quality by assuring that code dates are properly rotated.
• Conduct inventory counts on weekly and monthly basis as assigned.

· Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.

· Function in a fast-paced environment, as a member of a team and independently.

· Adhere to strict safe working practices and company policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires a sense of urgency.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Have basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to effectively communicate utilizing the English language both verbally and in writing.
• Must not have a felony conviction or a no contest plea to a felony.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be dependable and hard-working.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Previous experience with computerized warehousing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years past warehouse experience using a forklift.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen including for THC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and carry, including overhead lifting, 15-40 pounds or more on a repetitive basis during a 10 hour day with frequent bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and sitting. Ability to occasionally lift heavy items up to 135lbs.

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