Delivery and Warehouse Associate, UOVO Wine Chicago

uovowine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UOVO Wine is seeking a Delivery & Warehouse Associate to conduct local pickups and deliveries, maintain inbound and client inventory, and keep the warehouse clean and organized.

You will assist clients visiting storage lockers, log transactions daily, assemble shipments, and support the Operations Team in daily projects and special tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
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Responsibilities

• Conduct local pickup and deliveries as needed.
• Perform offsite activities in client cellars, outside locations and other storage facilities.
• Timely inventory inbounds accurately into the correct database on a daily basis.
• Put together shipping cases as needed.
• Move, organize, build and breakdown shipping pallets as needed.
• Consolidate inventories as needed.
• Inventory client's wines as requested or required.
• Conduct inventory audits to resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Conduct pick and pull requests and prepare wines/cases for pickup or shipping as needed.
• Keep the warehouse organized and cleaned on a daily basis.
• Ensure the security of the property before departure on a daily basis.
• Function and participate as a Team member in meetings and special projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Forklift certification

Pallet jack

Job description

The Delivery & Warehouse Associate is responsible for conducting pickups and making deliveries within prescribed deadlines, receiving and accurately inventorying inbound deliveries, maintaining accurate inventories of client wines, assisting clients when they visit their storage locker, and representing the UOVO Wine brand. In addition, manage the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, participate in daily warehouse projects, actively engage as a member of the Operations Team, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Very good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to keep client account information confidential

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience dealing with wine products
• Experience with a forklift
• Experience driving a cargo van or larger commercial vehicle
• Experience with a pallet jack
• Experience with a hand truck
• Experience with shipping and logistics
• Experience with computers, especially with Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Responsibilities

• Conduct local pickup and deliveries as needed
• Perform offsite activities in client cellars, outside locations and other storage facilities
• Timely inventory inbounds accurately into the correct database on a daily basis
• Put together shipping cases as needed
• Move, organize, build and breakdown shipping pallets as needed
• Consolidate inventories as needed
• Inventory client's wines as requested or required
• Conduct inventory audits to resolve discrepancies as needed
• Conduct pick and pull requests and prepare wines/cases for pickup or shipping as needed
• Keep the warehouse organized and cleaned on a daily basis
• Ensure the security of the property before departure on a daily basis
• Function and participate as a Team member in meetings and special projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Working in a 55-degree F warehouse; exposure to extreme heat and cold when making deliveries throughout the year
• Sitting, standing, walking, pulling, pushing and climbing stairs/ladders throughout the shift
• Requires finger and wrist manipulation and/or grasping more than 50% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

Travel Requirements

• Local pickups or deliveries, some of which require overnight trips out of state

Education, Experience and/or Certifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Be able to pass the Federal DOT physical and obtain a Federal DOT driver's license (if applicable)
• 1 - 3 years warehouse experience

Preferred

• Forklift certification

Compensation Details

Salary commensurate with experience. This position includes generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, STD and LTD insurance; 401(K) with 4.5% match; $1000 education stipend; $250 charitable donation; wine education; entrepreneurial work atmosphere with opportunity for strong performers to advance quickly.