What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Artisan Fine Wine Distributors?
Warehouse Associate — Part-Time
Location: Northwest Arkansas warehouse
Schedule: Part-time, roughly 15–25 hours/week; concentrated on receiving and delivery-prep days, some flexibility on exact shifts
Pay: $17–$21 per hour, depending on experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Artisan Fine Wine Distributors is a licensed Arkansas wholesale wine distributor serving retail stores, restaurants, and bars across Northwest Arkansas. We represent small, artisan producers, and the warehouse is where accuracy lives or dies: what you receive, pick, and stage is exactly what our accounts get. This is a hands-on, part-time role ideal for someone dependable who wants steady hours without a full-time commitment — and who would rather handle interesting wine than anonymous freight.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Receive inbound freight; count and inspect against purchase orders and report discrepancies and damage
- Put away product accurately and keep locations organized and labeled
- Pick and pack customer orders against pick tickets with high accuracy
- Stage and load outbound routes in stop sequence for the delivery drivers
- Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory
- Handle breakage properly and document it for inventory and compliance records
- Keep the warehouse clean, safe, and organized — aisles clear, pallets stable, product rotated
- Follow temperature-handling standards; wine is a perishable product
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- 21 years of age or older preferred; applicants 18–20 may qualify under Arkansas law with required written consent
- Able to repeatedly lift and carry 45–50 lb cases and be on your feet for a full shift
- Careful and detail-oriented — counts and case picks must be right the first time
- Dependable: our delivery schedule depends on the warehouse being ready
- A real interest in wine — no expertise required, but you should want to know what you are handling and learn the portfolio as it grows
- Pallet jack experience helpful; forklift certification a plus but not required
- Able to pass a background check consistent with Arkansas ABC requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent lifting of cases up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods in a warehouse that is not fully climate-controlled.
COMPENSATION
- $15–$19/hour based on experience
- Consistent weekly schedule set in advance
- Wine education on the job — portfolio tastings and product training as new wines arrive
- First hire consideration for full-time warehouse or driver roles as the company grows
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Artisan Fine Wine Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
TO APPLY
Apply directly through this posting on really or LinkedIn. Questions? Email ian@artisanwineusa.com with the job title in the subject line.
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19