1st Shift Warehouse Associate - Winchester

Virginia Eagle Distributing Co.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability

Company-paid life insurance

Safe Harbor 401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Virginia Eagle Distributing Co. in Winchester, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator for the day shift to support a fast-paced beverage warehouse.

You will restock the floor, keep the Controlled Environment Warehouse organized, and ensure clean orders travel to trucks on time. The role requires operating sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining inventory, and performing daily forklift inspections with a readiness to cross-train for the evening shift.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift 15-40+ lbs repeatedly.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 90 days if not currently certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to restock and move pallets.
• Maintain CEW inventory and organize pallets for structural integrity.
• Keep the facility clean and address spills promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Reliable attendance

Safety footwear

Tools

Walkie-rider pallet jack

Pallet jack

Job description

About the Role

A beverage warehouse doesn't run on sales decks and spreadsheets it runs on people who know exactly where every pallet should be, who can move it precisely, and who take personal ownership of the space they work in. As a Forklift Operator on VED's day shift, you are the backbone of our warehouse operation. You restock the floor, maintain the integrity of our Controlled Environment Warehouse, and make sure the evening team has exactly what they need to build clean orders and get trucks out on time.

If you operate equipment with confidence, keep a tight workspace, and take pride in a warehouse that runs right this is the role for you. VED is one of Virginia's leading beverage distributors, and our Winchester, VA facility is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your work directly drives the business forward every single day.

What You'll Do

• Operate sit-down forklifts and electric walk-behind and walk/ride (walkie-rider) pallet jacks to restock product, move pallets, and maintain organized inventory throughout the shift
• Straighten the Controlled Environment Warehouse (CEW) daily level product on pallets in layers for structural integrity, condense inventory, and maintain organization
• Maintain facility cleanliness to VED standards: sweep and scrub floors, address spills immediately, maintain outside storage areas and draft cooler throughout the day
• Identify and segregate damaged product for repack; handle out-of-code product per VED policy
• Reload dunnage items and empty cooperage for supplier return (approximately weekly)
• Assist with picking delivery route orders as directed, following EasyPick scanning system procedures; pick sheets may be used as directed
• Complete daily forklift pre-shift inspections and maintain forklift certification
• Cross-train in other warehouse positions including evening shift coverage as needed

What We're Looking For

• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift forklift certification required (must obtain within 90 days of hire if not currently certified)
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred
• Ability to lift and carry 15-40+ lbs repeatedly throughout a 10-15 hour shift, with frequent bending, reaching, standing, and mounting/dismounting equipment
• Basic math skills: ability to count and verify case quantities
• Reliable attendance the day shift sets up the evening shift; your team depends on you
• Comfortable working in a high-noise, temperature-controlled environment (approx. 50F in the CEW; outdoor temps in drive-thru areas)
• Composite-toe footwear required on day one

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: $17.00 - $23.00 *Starting pay for new hires is typically at or near the range minimum. Placement above the minimum is based on directly relevant industry experience and internal equity.*
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Uniforms provided

*Virginia Eagle is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*