1st Shift Warehouse Associate- Kalamazoo, MI

Imperial Beverage; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a family-owned beverage distributor where hard work meets fun! As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a crucial role in receiving and stocking a variety of beverages. Enjoy a fast-paced environment, learn about exciting products, and be part of a team that values passion and integrity. With opportunities for advancement, generous benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and fun company events, this is the perfect place for those who thrive in a collaborative setting. If you are ready to work hard and enjoy the perks of the beverage industry, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO policy

Free uniforms

Company events

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift up to 165 pounds.
• Experience with forklifts is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Stock and replenish inventory using forklifts and by hand.
• Receive and organize incoming products and prepare for the next day.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift heavy loads

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

iPad

Warehouse management software

Job description

If you are not already on the Imperial Beverage career page, Apply Here:https://imperialbeverage.com/careers/

Are you the boss on the forklift? Do you enjoy having a variety of work to do at a fast pace? Receiving and stocking cases of beer, wine and spirits for a top beverage sales company sounds like a great fit for you! Plus, we're told our warehouse team has some of the best people to work with in Kalamazoo!

Eat. Sleep. Stock Beer. Repeat: Our 1st Shift Warehouse Associates work full-time, Monday-Friday from 6:00am until all incoming beverages from our suppliers have been added to inventory and fully stocked within our aisles and coolers in the warehouse. We take great pride in choosing Warehouse Associates who can handle the hard work, take initiative to train on multiple jobs so they can move up in the company, and work great with a team.

Like a fine wine, Imperial Beverage has been getting better with age since 1933. We are a Michigan family-owned beverage distributor and we are passionate about helping others succeed at work and in the community. We only hire those with passion, integrity, customer focus and the desire for hard work. Once all the work is done, we also like to have fun and lots of it!

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks. Not only will you get to learn about and sample our products in this general labor position, but we also include health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, a generous PTO policy, free uniforms, awesome company events like tickets to baseball games, and opportunity for advancement.

A Day in the Life

• Arrive to the warehouse on time and ready to work
• Collect forklift, scanner and iPad
• Review the incoming truck schedule for the day and receive assignments
• Use the iPad to create replenishing tasks
• Replenish/Stock inventory by hand and with the forklift
• Stock product that has been delivered to the warehouse that day

As you learn the stocking process, you will have the opportunity to also learn the receiving process:

• Organize product that will be returned to our suppliers
• Begin receiving trucks at the warehouse dock
• Collect and print paperwork for the delivery trucks
• Unload trucks with a forklift
• Receive product into inventory using the iPad
• Notify the team when product has been properly received and is ready to stock
• Review incoming truck schedule for the next day and notify 2nd Shift what needs to be prepared

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 18 years of age or older
• Basic computer skills to use an iPad and warehouse management software
• Flexibility to work with varying shift end times
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to lift and carry an average of 30 pounds, repetitively, and move up to 165 pounds
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per day