Material Handler

Established in 1981, The Wine Group (TWG) is a privately-held, management-owned company with a portfolio of leading brands, including Cupcake, Concannon, Benziger, Imagery, Chloe, Franzia, and many other brands. The Wine Group is one of the top leaders in the wine industry. As a privately held management-owned company with 14 wineries in California, New York, and Australia, we thrive to win with exceptional people who share our values.

Responsibilities include receiving all products, staging orders, Sanitation and Janitorial, Case Coding, Rework, and general dock work including slip sheeting and air bagging in a Shipping/Warehouse environment. Individuals will also be responsible for general sanitation of the warehouse which may involve use of a scrubber and will perform all duties necessary to maintain a sanitary and orderly environment. Direct temporary work crews for quality inspections and rework/repack projects to achieve productivity and company standards.

* Follow all company procedures related to the tracking of all products received and shipped * Effectively communicate with all personnel, customers and peers * Process inbound transfers * Move and adjust inventory with the involvement of Inventory Control and the Shipping Supervisor * Complete appropriate paperwork as required * Maintaining a safe, clean and healthful work environment at all times * Performs assigned duties in accordance with departmental objectives and within the guidelines of departmental and company’s work and safety rules * Will be responsible for verifying counts of product staged * Check items received, locate in appropriate storage area(s), and enter into computerized inventory system * Reviews daily inventory, understands warehouse operation and anticipates incoming and outgoing product * Assist in maintenance of warehouse * Inspect all incoming and outgoing shipments for signs of damage * Bring to the attention of supervision in a timely manner any maintenance and/or minor repair needed to keep equipment in operational condition * Insure all equipment is stored in appropriate charging station at end of shift when using electric powered equipment * Ability and willingness to train and cross train with all team members * Desire to work in non-traditional, participative work environment

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS** * Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, and twisting in the performance of various task in the warehouse environment. * Ability to work at heights up to 35’ * Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry weights of to 60 pounds at varying frequencies. * Ability to work in a fast pace environment * Ability to operate various types of machinery to include, but not limited to, lift trucks, scrubbers, sweepers, hand trucks, etc. * Must be able to operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electronic-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, clamp lifts, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment or materials in warehouse or storage yard **QUALIFICATIONS** * Must be able to work overtime and any shift * Ability to work in demanding work environment * Must be very accurate with a well-developed attention to detail * Good verbal & written communication skills * Excellent interpersonal skills * Knowledge of shipping and warehouse procedures * Basic knowledge of accepted inventory procedures and practices * Must be able to keep receiving or other records as assigned by supervisor * Qualified lift operator * Must be able to read, write and speak English * Possess ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions * Successfully pass a basic math test * High school diploma or equivalent. * Must have excellent attendance and safety record * Must be able to pass a physical agility test * After qualification, the company may require First Aid, CPR and/or other certifications necessary in Shipping/Warehouse environment * Support and model all company procedures and policies * Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group Core Values - Performance, Empowered and Cost-mindful, and keep them in mind when making all decisions