• Forklift Operator and Material Handler

    WineDirect (Glenwillow, OH)


    Forklift Operator and Material Handler

    + Day Shift

    + Clean, climate-controlled warehouse

    + Competetive benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid Term Life, 401k with 4% 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.