Warehouse Bottle Picker - $17.50 p/h - Sunday - Thursday, 4:30pm Start until complete

United Distributors Group; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

United Distributors Group in Alabama is seeking a Bottle Picker to pull and prepare items for shipment, load outbound shipments, and maintain a safe, sanitary warehouse environment. You will meet daily productivity goals and follow company policies to ensure stock integrity and security.

Ideal candidates are 18+, with at least six months of experience in a similar role and experience operating pallet jacks or forklifts in a non-temperature controlled environment with exposure to heat, humidity,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Six months of experience in a similar position is strongly preferred.
• Experience operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place labels on boxes in the order received.
• Pull the bottle from the location and verify the exact quantity, size, type of product, and condition of the bottle before placing it in the box.
• Handle and carry multiple bottles while filling orders.
• Accurately fill boxes with wine/liquor as they enter the assigned zone.
• Push the box/order down a conveyor to the next zone; the process is repeated throughout the shift.
• Carry full cases to assigned pick zones to complete the task.
• Alert management when product inventory is low and needs replenishment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain the facility and equipment in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner.
• Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & math

Safety conscious

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AL Bessemer - Bessemer, AL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About 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.

Want to get in on the fun…We’d love to have you!

The Bottle Picker pulls and prepares items for shipment according to order labels, prepares and loads outbound shipments, and maintains the safety/sanitation/security of the Warehouse environment. He or she meets standard productivity goals daily and appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a sanitary, safe, and secure workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to the assigned workstation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Place labels on boxes in the order received
• Pull the bottle from the location and verify the exact quantity, size, type of product, and condition of the bottle before placing it in the box
• Handle and carry multiple bottles while filling orders
• Accurately fill boxes with wine/liquor as they enter the assigned zone
• Push the box/order down a conveyor to the next zone; the process is repeated throughout the shift.
• Carry full cases to assigned pick zones to complete the assigned task
• Alert management when product inventory is low and needs replenishment
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain the facility and equipment in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained
• Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse
• Assist in other zones when necessary
• 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 computation
• Able to learn and use the Company's technology
• Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
• Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices\Inventory Control

Quality Control

WorkingConditions

• 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 Requirementsand Essential Job 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

Attention Applicants:

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.