WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Purpose of Job

The job of Warehouse Associate was established for the purpose of providing support to the warehousing operations with specific responsibilities of transporting orders over designated routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; and loading and unloading orders.

General Job Functions

Assists in receiving stock items (wine) for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.

Cleans warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.

Delivers a variety of orders to Customers/Accounts over scheduled and/or unscheduled routes to assigned locations.

Drives vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) for the purpose of transporting orders to designated sites.

Loads and unloads delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport.

Maintains delivery vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.

Maintains records for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable resource information.

Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Performs all functions within the scope of the warehouse for the purpose of providing warehousing operations.

Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices, operating equipment used in warehouse operations, operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, understand written procedures, write routine documents, speak clearly and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to perform the functions of the job include: basic computer use, basic vehicle maintenance, and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, collect data and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others, work with defined processes and operate equipment using standardized methods. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required include: meeting deadlines and schedules, setting priorities, working in inclement weather and physical stamina.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures, providing information and/or advising others, and working within a specified budget.

Working Environment

The usual methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Background Clearance

Job related experience is preferred, but not required.