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.