What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Blue Ridge Beverage Company Inc?
Description
Hourly Rate: Day shift begins at $18.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase after 90 days.
Schedule: Monday-Friday; shift begins at 5:00am
Join the Blue Ridge Beverage Team!
Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc., a leading beverage distributor in Central and Southwest Virginia, is looking for a WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE. If you are looking for a solid career with a growing company, then we invite you to join our Team!
Our WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATES receive and unload in-bound shipments of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. They stock pick locations according to inventory needs and quality standards, pick outbound orders, assist with inventory counts and maintain a clean and safe environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive inbound shipments:
Obtain bill of lading or advanced shipping notice to confirm accuracy of load.
Break down pallets as needed to count and confirm.
Use VIP route accounting system tablet to receive product and record product code dates.
Note on paperwork date, time of receipt, seal number, temperature of load and condition of product.
Report any problems to day warehouse manager.
Use tablet to move products from receiving to assigned bin location.
Use powered equipment to physically move product to warehouse location. Location may be a pick location or a storage location.
Replenish product bins:
Areas to replenish may be bulk storage, flow racks, static or key locations.
Ensure all products are rotated correctly by code date: first in, first out.
Down stack pallets to prevent excessive breakage.
Keep assigned area clean, neat and organized daily:
Discard all loose trash, stretch wrap and broken pallet pieces.
Down stack pallets to even layers to prevent damage.
Clean up all spills and breakage immediately.
Stack empty pallets and return to storage location.
Sweep floors daily and scrub using floor scrubber as needed.
Return all equipment to storage locations.
Participate in semi-annual master cleaning.
Assist with driver check-in:
Use VIP tablet to record products that are returned from delivery trucks.
Evaluate and separate product to correct designated location: breakage, resaleable product, close-dated product, dunnage items.
Pick hot shots as assigned:
Accurately pick order according to pick ticket.
Verify as to correct product and count.
Set order with pick ticket attached at the front dock area or as otherwise directed.
If retail customer arrives for pick up, confirm that they have a completely signed invoice that is marked paid prior to loading product.
Pick inter-company transfers:
Accurately pick order according to pick ticket.
Verify that product type and count is correct and attach the pick ticket to the order.
Stretch wrap pallets to assure that product will travel without damages.
Use electronic equipment to move product to the front dock area or as directed.
Load pallets onto transfer trailers in a safe manner.
Manage dunnage as directed.
Participate in inventory management:
Manage bin assignments on a daily basis.
Maintain quality by assuring that code dates are properly rotated.
Conduct inventory counts on weekly and monthly basis as assigned.
Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned.
Function in a fast-paced environment, as a member of a team and independently.
Adhere to strict safe working practices and company policies.
Qualifications
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires a sense of urgency.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Have basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to effectively communicate utilizing the English language both verbally and in writing.
Must not have a felony conviction or a no contest plea to a felony.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be dependable and hard-working.
Must have reliable transportation.
Previous experience with computerized warehousing preferred.
Minimum 2 years past warehouse experience using a forklift.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen including for THC.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry, including overhead lifting, 15-40 pounds or more on a repetitive basis during a 10 hour day with frequent bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and sitting. Ability to occasionally lift heavy items up to 135lbs.
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