Position Summary: The Warehouse Operator I assists the Ballast Point Warehouse team in shipping, receiving, and transfers of product and raw materials, as well as perform inventory control. The Warehouse Operators ensure orders are selected and loaded for customer delivery efficiently and maintain high standards of quality in every aspect of the job and plays a key role in driving the company's high-volume needs and quality expectations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Promote a team-oriented and Safety-First culture by maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and organized work environment within the warehouse at all times
• Assist shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders
• Utilize a lift truck to safely maneuver product in/out of trucks and throughout the warehouse
• Document orders for distribution, ensuring product is rotated properly, safely, and efficiently
• Maintain accurate inventory by resolving and reporting variances, reviewing physical inventory
• Track progress of warehouse inventory accurately and ensure inventory statuses are enforced
• Use and uphold the First In First Out (FIFO) method for product rotation to ensure product freshness for customers
• Report any billing and inventory issues to the appropriate teams and make adjustments as needed
• Communicate shortages and out-of-stock items to Distribution Team for reallocation or rescheduling
• Execute excellent customer service to customers, vendors, distributors, peers, managers, and other colleagues
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Manager, Supply Chain

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED, 1-2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior forklift experience and certification
• Ability to work in various weather conditions due to indoor and outdoor work duties
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good time management skills and ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
• Proven organizational skills, record keeping, and effective document management
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and understanding of safety and warehouse standards
• Little to no travel is required

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to spend 8-10 hours working on your feet
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to use taste and smell senses
• Frequently required to use computers, standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers, and drive a forklift

While performing the duties of the job, the employee works in a warehouse environment around machinery and moving forklifts, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The work environment is fast-paced and demanding. Employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment.

The Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, FSA/HSA, Life & Disability, and Gym reimbursement
• Access to a network of free therapists through our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid parental leave, sick leave and generous vacation leave
• We play our part to make a difference in our community - from social and charitable partners to championing causes; at Ballast Point you're part of something bigger
• Product discount on Ballast Point merchandise, food and beer
• And of course, free beer!

Other Duties

Please note this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.