Warehouse Specialist - 1st Shift

Creature Comforts Brewing Company; Salcombe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Creature Comforts Brewing Company in Athens, GA is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to safeguard inventory, manage storage, and support production and distribution with precise records and compliant processes.

You will operate forklifts and material handling equipment, perform cycle counts, prepare shipping documents, and collaborate with teams to ensure timely shipments and safe, organized warehousing. This role requires physical endurance and a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in logistics or warehousing preferred.
• Forklift certification required.
• Proven experience in warehouse operations, including inventory management and material handling.
• Proficiency in operating power lifts, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory records and perform regular cycle counts.
• Use FIFO (First In, First Out) to rotate products and ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Manage storage and movement of raw materials and finished goods.
• Prepare and review shipping/receiving documentation and records.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and perform maintenance checks.
• Execute daily warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, transfers, and inventory control.

Skills

Inventory management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power lifts

Hand trucks

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Location: Southern Mill – Athens, GA Job Family: Specialist

Reports To: Sr Warehouse Manager Exemption: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose: The Warehouse Specialist supports CCBC by ensuring that all the inventory inside of the four walls of the production facility is present and accounted for and in peek condition. For raw materials, that process starts when product is unloaded and continues until it is put away. For finished goods, the process starts just when the raw materials are pulled from storage to staging and continues until the finished goods are leaving the facility for a distribution center.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Inventory, Storage, and Movement Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Use the FIFO (First In, First Out) method to rotate products, ensuring older stock is used first to maintain product freshness and minimize waste.
• Effectively manage the storage and movement of raw materials and finished goods within the warehouse.
• Ensure optimal organization of inventory to maximize space and efficiency.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet production and distribution needs.

2. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and review documentation related to shipping and receiving functions.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, shipments, and receipts.
• Generate scheduled reports and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

3. Material Handling Operations

• Operate power lifts, hand trucks, carts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Assist in loading and unloading of goods, ensuring accurate and timely movement of materials.

4. Daily Warehouse Operations

• Execute daily warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, transfers and inventory control.
• Ensure all shipments are accurately picked and dispatched on time.
• Receive and inspect incoming goods, verifying quantities and quality against purchase orders.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
• With training, operate the box truck for transfers between locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications in logistics or warehousing preferred.
• Forklift certification required
• Proven experience in warehouse operations, including inventory management and material handling.
• Proficiency in operating power lifts, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects as required.

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to continually lift 65 pounds and move 175 pounds regularly and repeatedly.
• Must have the ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, work from heights, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The ability to work near moving parts and machinery.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to see color; either with or without accommodation.
• The ability to work in loud, wet, cold, hot, indoor, and outdoor environments frequently.

Disclaimer

The job description provided here is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the needs of the organization.