3rd Shift Warehouse Associate - Loading

Imperial Beverage; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (3.5 weeks) starting day

Weekly pay

Uniforms provided

Parental leave (paid)

Volunteer time

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Imperial Beverage is seeking a night-shift Warehouse Associate in Kalamazoo, MI. You will pick and load cases of beer, wine, and spirits for delivery, with overtime opportunities and a 3-day weekend option.

Responsibilities include order verification, pallet building, labeling, and adhering to loading schedules. Must be at least 18, have basic computer skills, and be able to lift up to 165 pounds. Perks include health benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Basic computer skills to use an iPod and warehouse management software.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and ready to work.
• Use pallet jack, scanner and iPod to process orders.
• Verify picked orders for accuracy before loading onto trucks.
• Build pallets according to delivery schedule and truck weight.
• Label products and pallets with destination and route info.
• Follow loading schedule to ensure timely departures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible schedule

Lift and move heavy items

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management software

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Is working the night shift your jam? Do you enjoy having a variety of work to do at a fast-pace? Picking and loading cases of beer, wine and spirits for a top beverage sales company sounds like a great fit for you! Not only will you get in a great workout every night with the opportunity for overtime, but we're told our warehouse team has some of the best people to work with in Kalamazoo!

Will work for beer? Great! Working for a beverage distributor has its perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSAs, FSAs, and more. (Full time employees)
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options, employer match, and immediate vesting
• 3.5 weeks of PTO starting in year one, accruing from day one with rollover
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Paid volunteer time to give back to the community
• Paid parental leave to welcome your newest family member. (Full time employees)
• Weekly pay
• Uber, Lyft, or taxi reimbursement when you need a safe ride home
• Kick ass events and fun across Michigan
• Domestic and international trip opportunities to learn about the beverage industry
• Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the Imperial Beverage family
• Free uniforms

The minimum compensation for this role is listed below; pay will be determined based on experience:

$18.50

Eat. Sleep. Move Beer. Repeat: Our 3rd Shift Warehouse Associates work full-time, Monday-Thursday nights (That's right...a 3-day weekend!) from 8:00 pm until all orders for the next day have been loaded onto our delivery trucks. 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.

A Day in the Life

• Arrive to the warehouse on time and ready to work
• Collect pallet jack, scanner and iPod
• Verify picked orders are accurate by checking product type (name, dates, vintages, varietals) and quantity needed before loading on trucks
• Build pallets of product according to delivery schedule and truck weight
• Label products or wrapped pallets with appropriate identifying information such as store name and route number
• Follow loading schedule to ensure trucks leave on time for delivery

As you learn the picking process, you will have the opportunity to also learn the loading process:

• Organize product returns and empty kegs based on truck routes
• Determine which trucks should be loaded with which product
• Assist in moving delivery trucks into truck bays for loading
• Load wrapped skids on the trucks using a forklift or pallet jack

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 18 years of age or older
• Basic computer skills to use an iPod and warehouse management software
• Flexibility to work with varying shift end times
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency to meet goals 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 10 hours per day

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!