Oddball Picker (4:30 pm start) $20/hour

United Distributors, Inc.; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Distributors, Inc. in Savannah, GA is seeking a dedicated picker to select wine, beer and spirits, preparing items for shipment in wave order. You’ll work atop cherry pickers, label boxes, and maintain a safe, organized warehouse while meeting daily productivity goals.

Candidates should have basic warehouse experience, drive accuracy in product descriptions and counts, and be capable of operating pallet jacks or forklifts. Must be 18+.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Six months warehouse experience in a similar position required.
• Six months experience operating a cherry picker preferred.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts or power equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work at heights to pick products by hand and move using a cherry picker or other power equipment.
• Place labels on boxes in wave sequence.
• Accurately distinguish product descriptions and item numbers at a fast pace.
• Pick oddball pallets in wave sequence on the Company’s equipment.
• Ensure all loads are properly stacked, secured, and stable.
• Verbally communicate to the Warehouse Area Manager when product inventory is low.
• Safely operate the conveyor line and properly shut it down in case of emergency.
• Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Report in writing any safety or mechanical problems with any power equipment.
• Conduct operations and maintain the facility in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Assist in other zones when necessary or assigned.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & basic math

Safety-conscious

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Tools

Cherry picker

Pallet jack

Forklift

Inventory scanner

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: GA Savannah - Savannah, GA 31419About United

United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Oddball Picker is responsible for picking wine, beer and spirits, and preparing the items for shipment according to order labels. Picking is done on a cherry picker from a rack or the Company’s equipment and must be completed in wave numerical order. The associate must prepare and maintain a clean and safe working environment. He or she must meet standard productivity goals daily and appropriately handle all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to an assigned workstation.

Qualifications

• Must be18 years or older
• Six months of warehouse experience in a similar position required
• Six months experience operating a cherry picker is strongly preferred
• Experience in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Work at heights to pick products by hand and move using a cherry picker or other power equipment
• Place labels on boxes in wave sequence
• Accurately distinguish product descriptions and item numbers at a fast pace
• Pick oddball pallets in wave sequence on the Company’s equipment
• Ensure all loads are properly stacked, secured, and stable
• Verbally communicate to the Warehouse Area Manager when product inventory is low
• Safely operate the conveyor line and properly shut it down in case of emergency
• Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Report in writing any safety or mechanical problems with any power equipment
• Conduct operations and maintain the facility in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Assist in other zones when necessary or assigned
• Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Change
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Relationships
• Self-Awareness
• Dependability
• Time Management
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Results driven

Critical Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
• Able to learn and use United technology
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
• Inventory Control
• Quality Control

Working Conditions

• Able to frequently work at heights and wear a safety harness while operating a cherry picker or other power equipment
• Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
• Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
• Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

• Regular, reliable attendance required
• Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift
• Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Able to stack, unstack and relocate large amounts of product throughout the day
• Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required
• Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

We are a Drug Free Workplace

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