3rd Shift Forklift Operator- Keg Dock

J.J. Taylor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their dynamic team in a warehouse role. This position involves handling kegs for delivery, ensuring accuracy and quality in orders, and maintaining a clean work environment. With a focus on teamwork and customer service, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the operations of a leading beverage distributor. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued. If you're ready to take on physical challenges and work in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K with 60% matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy products regularly, averaging 170 pounds.
• Dependable and reliable with high work standards.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and loads kegs for delivery using WMS and scanners.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Stress Management

Education

Previous Warehouse Experience

Forklift Certification

Tools

Forklift

WMS System

Job description

Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM

J.J. Taylor Distributing, Florida Inc. is a leading beer distributor in Florida and distributes products from suppliers including Miller, Coors, Heineken, Guinness, Yuengling, Sierra Nevada, and Sam Adams, just to name a few. Our mission is to be the “First Choice” distributor for our Employees, Customers, and Suppliers as the variety leader in the beverage industry. By earning #3 of 50 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2023, our employees have voiced why they truly enjoy working for J.J. Taylor!

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:00pm until end of production

Pay: $20-22/hour (incentives included)

401K: 60% matching up to 10% of salary

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, company-paid long term & short term disability, company paid life insurance, and many other programs available

If you’re ready to advance your career and help us be “First Choice” by handling the world’s leading brands, fill out our application form by pressing “Apply” below.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Pulls kegs from the cooler and loads kegs for delivery to J.J. Taylor accounts using the WMS system and scanners.

• Puts keg stock in cooler, rotates stock (kegs) and checks for code dates.
• Pulls, counts and verifies outgoing keg loads against loadsheets, ensures accuracy and quality of keg orders and reports to management on close-coded keg stock.
• Loads trucks in accordance with drivers’ load sheets and unloads returnables from trucks as needed.
• Systemically verifies loads are complete and closes them via the WMS system.
• Cleans up cooler or consolidates keg stock.
• Maintains a high level of productivity while consistently lifting heavy products.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe keg work environment and is expected to report any potential safety risks (damaged racks or leaking cooling units).
• Assists with keeping warehouse clean and orderly.
• Supports “Special Events” by loading keg tenders and other specialty loads of kegs.
• Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards.
• Works overtime when required.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities:

• Fills in for personnel on other shifts when required.
• Assembles product for outside distributors and J.J. Taylor accounts.
• Performs any additional duties and special tasks assigned by the Warehouse Manager.

Foundation Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Able to provide courteous and timely service to customers.
• Able to communicate clearly with others.
• Possesses a positive attitude on the job.
• Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Listens actively to others’ directions.
• Is dependable and reliable. Maintains high work standards.
• Able to maintain order and cleanliness of trucks and warehouses.
• Able to plan and organize tasks and time effectively.
• Able to work constructively under stress and pressure.
• Is alert and attentive to details.
• Knowledge of products, product codes and delivery routes.
• Knowledge of proper lifting procedures.

Physical Demands: 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.

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel and climb around warehouse when loading or unloading beer.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift kegs on a regular basis which average 170 pounds and can weigh up to a maximum of 186 pounds; you must be physically capable of routinely performing lifting at those weight levels and transporting product into customer accounts.
• Able to maneuver a two-wheel dolly effectively.
• Able to operate a forklift.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Previous warehouse experience desired.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift certification.

Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and dusty conditions.
• Some exposure to noise, high places, electrical shock, fumes, and outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions.