The role of a forklift operator is responsible for the safe handling of Adams Beverages Products in the warehouse. This general warehouse assignment requires the candidate to perform duties such as truck loading, unloading, receiving, replenishing, counting inventory, and dock management. The Warehouse employee must understand all company policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Shift Warehouse Mangers, Director of Operations, COO, VP’s, Branch Managers and Ownership. This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime calculations.

Primary Objectives and Responsibilities:

These responsibilities and objectives include but are not limited to:

• Attendance Expectations
  • Work Schedule – must be flexible 
• Neat and Clean Appearance
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Positive Attitude
• Perform warehouse duties, such as truck loading, order picking/building, inventory management, etc. 
  • Ability to perform WMS (Warehouse Management System) functions using technology (iPod / iPad handheld)
  • Safe and Proper Operation of forklift and/or walkie-rider is required
    • Maintain all certification required to operate said equipment
• Ensure loads are built and loaded accurately in a timely manner 
  • Load and unload delivery trucks 
  • Proper stock rotation according to Anheuser Busch policy in the warehouse and on the delivery trucks
• Uphold appearance and sanitation of facility
• Safe and Careful handling of all inventory
• Prepare and sort damaged product for repack
• Preserve general maintenance of equipment
• Report any and all safety concerns immediately
• Continued education programs as required
  • Encompass Training
  • ABU Curriculum (on-line training)
  • Safety compliance knowledge
  • Product Knowledge (Styles, Categories, etc.)
  • Solid Understanding of the total product portfolio (brands and packages)

Development of Forklift Operator:

A Forklift Operator with proper development can expect opportunities to move into roles such as Warehouse Manager. Additional opportunities may exist in movement to Sales, Merchandising, or Delivery.

• Product Knowledge – Must understand the entire Adams Beverages Portfolio
• Continued education programs as required

• Encompass Training
• Safety Training

Forklift Operator & Warehouse Employee Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of customer service in all aspects of the job.
• Knowledge of company objectives. 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Understands the importance of detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and is always willing to assist others.
• Must demonstrate reasoning ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and resolve issues.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills in all applicable programs. 
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues. 

Education and Experience

• Forklift Certification
• 3-5 years of experience with material delivery or distribution preferred. 
• High School Diploma required or GED equivalent 

Physical Demands

• Excellent physical ability; Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds (unassisted) repeatedly over the course of the day.

• In addition, they are required to functionally lift and maneuver up to 165 pounds (with limited assistance of a hand truck or lifting implement). 
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

• Ability to withstand the physically demands of repeated lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects

• The physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Warehouse Employee job. Reasonable accommodation may be made but may be limited by DOT requirements to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.
• While performing the responsibilities of the Warehouse Employee, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee will encounter all weather conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made but may be limited by DOT requirements to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job in the internal and external environment, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. While performing duties of this job in the field environment, the employee will be exposed on a regular basis to moving mechanical parts, motor vehicles and traffic. In addition, the exposure while in customer locations cannot be projected. These conditions may vary, and the employee will receive adequate training to recognize and avoid hazards that cannot be described as expected. Noise levels can range from quiet to loud.