Warehouse Picker

Watkins Distributing, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching up to 7%

Health insurance after 60 days

Discounted beverage products

Job summary

Watkins Distributing, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Picker to join our Idaho/Montana distribution team. The role involves building orders, stocking pallets, and supporting timely beverage distribution across our facilities.

You will use scanners and voice-directed systems to accurately pick orders and load pallets for outbound shipments. Ideal candidates have experience operating forklifts or electric pallet jacks, a strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to work safely in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks is preferred.
• Ability to follow order selection instructions accurately.
• Ability to work safely and consistently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select customer orders using scanners, voice-directed systems, or other warehouse technology in a safe and efficient manner.
• Confirm product type, package size, quantities, and order accuracy using handheld devices and internal systems.
• Build and load pallets with beverage products based on assigned order tickets and loading specifications.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to move inventory and completed orders throughout the facility.
• Shrink-wrap, label, and stage products for outbound shipment according to established procedures.
• Load outbound delivery vehicles and unload incoming trucks, empty pallets, and keg returns.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and organized, including aisles, storage locations, and work surfaces.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and support facility security standards.
• Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Warehouse safety

Teamwork

Job description

Who We Are

Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company that has proudly served the communities of Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Picker is part of the warehouse picking and loading team, responsible for building orders and stocking pallets to support timely beverage distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately select customer orders using scanners, voice-directed systems, or other warehouse technology in a safe and efficient manner.
• Confirm product type, package size, quantities, and order accuracy using handheld devices and internal systems.
• Build and load pallets with beverage products based on assigned order tickets and loading specifications.
• Operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to move inventory and completed orders throughout the facility.
• Shrink-wrap, label, and stage products for outbound shipment according to established procedures.
• Load outbound delivery vehicles and unload incoming trucks, empty pallets, and keg returns.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and organized, including aisles, storage locations, and work surfaces.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety protocols and support facility security standards.
• Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Prior experience operating forklifts and electric pallet jacks is preferred.
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow order selection instructions accurately.
• Ability to work safely and consistently in a warehouse environment while maintaining productivity.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting and able to sustain accuracy under pressure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to regularly lift and move beverage cases weighing 20–45 lbs. Role requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Work is performed across multiple warehouse temperature zones, including dry, cool, and refrigerated environments.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching up to 7%
• Health insurance after 60 days
• Discounted beverage products