Warehouse Worker - Fairfield

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support shipments, inventory, and distribution. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, pick and stage orders, and ensure safety and efficiency in daily warehousing tasks.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 48 lbs regularly, and willingness to work extended hours including weekends during peak seasons. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 48 pounds regularly.
• Experience with forklift, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and squat for extended periods.
• Overtime, weekends, and peak-season schedules may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving dock operations by loading or unloading shipments.
• Mechanically use a forklift, pallet jacks, or order-picker, using peripheral vision to operate safely.
• Place and/or pull stock from storage areas of the warehouse.
• Ensure wheels of all trucks being unloaded are chocked before unloading begins.
• Pick cases from bulk locations to fill forward pick locations.
• Stock forward pick locations in the bottle room and the full case line in a neat and orderly manner.
• Restock bottle and case returns from customer orders.
• Pick VIA orders for Salesmen and Customers.
• Store out of place product, 360 products, and 370 products as directed by the supervisor.
• Sort pallets by size.
• Handle broken cases and re-boxing; send broken bottles to dump location.
• Leave equipment in good working order and free of trash for the next shift.
• Ensure cleanliness of assigned area of the warehouse.
• Perform duties in a safe manner and wear safety equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety-aware

Manual handling

Operate machinery

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $29.75.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for completing shipments by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in the delivery area; driving truck or van to and from vendors; completing preventive maintenance requirements on truck and van; arranging for repairs; collecting stock location orders and printing requests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving dock operations by loading or unloading shipments
• Mechanically use a forklift, pallet jacks, or order‑ picker, using a full range of peripheral vision to operate such equipment safely
• Place and/or pull stock from storage areas of the warehouse
• Ensure that the wheels of all trucks being unloaded have their wheels chocked before unloading begins
• Pick cases from bulk locations to fill forward pick locations
• Stock forward pick locations in the bottle room and the full case line in a neat and orderly manner
• Restock bottle and case returns from customer orders
• Pick VIA orders for Salesmen and Customers
• Stores out of place product, 360 products, and 370 products as directed by the supervisor
• Sort pallets by size
• Handling of broken cases to include the re‑boxing of good bottles and sending the broken ones to the dump location
• Leave equipment in good working order and free of all trash for the next shift
• Ensure the cleanliness of an assigned area of the warehouse
• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Wear all company issued safety equipment
• Report any damage to the equipment and building to a supervisor as soon as it happens
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 48lbs

EEO Statement

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