Warehouse Associate II - Day shift

Virginia Eagle Distributing Company; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Virginia Eagle Distributing Company in Verona, VA seeks a Warehouse Associate II for the day shift. You will operate sit-down forklifts, stock the CEW, and ensure timely order pickup for trucking.

The role emphasizes safe operation, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced beverage warehouse environment. The position offers competitive hourly pay, health and vision insurance, disability and life coverage, a 401(k), PTO, and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate a sit-down forklift and obtain certification within 90 days if not currently certified.
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 15–40+ lbs repeatedly during a long shift.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Comfortable in a high-noise, temperature-controlled environment (approximately 50°F in CEW).
• Composite-toe footwear required on day one.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to restock product and move pallets.
• Straighten CEW and level products for structural integrity and inventory organization.
• Maintain floor cleanliness and address spills; manage external storage and draft cooler.
• Identify damaged product and handle out-of-code items per policy.
• Reload dunnage and prepare return packaging weekly.
• Assist with picking delivery routes using EasyPick scanning system; follow pick sheets.
• Complete daily forklift pre-shift inspections and maintain certification.
• Cross-train in other warehouse roles including evening shift coverage.

Skills

Forklift operator

Forklift certification

Experience 2+ years

Basic math

Attendance reliability

Noise environment tolerance

Pallet handling

Tools

EasyPick system

Scanners

Job description

Position:Warehouse Associate II - Day shift

Location: Verona, VA

Job Id:1152-26.V.21

# of Openings:1

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 Veronafacility 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. 50°F in the CEW; outdoor temps in drive-thru areas)
• Composite-toe footwear required on day one

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: $18.00-$24.00
• 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.