Warehouse Worker Night Shift - Union

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, LLC.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is hiring a Warehouse Worker/Backup CDL Yard Hostler in Reno. Responsibilities include loading/unloading shipments, operating forklifts, stocking and locating inventory, and ensuring safe, orderly yard operations.

Position requires a valid Class A CDL, physical stamina for heavy lifting, and ability to work overtime during peak seasons in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Physical demands include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 48 pounds.
• Regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift.
• Overtime and peak-season schedules may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving dock operations by loading or unloading shipments.
• Operate forklift/pallet jacks and related equipment safely.
• Place and pull stock from storage areas of the warehouse.
• Ensure wheels are chocked before unloading.
• Pick and stock locations to fill forward pick locations.
• Move stock in bottle room and full case lines neatly.
• Restock returns and handle damaged items appropriately.
• Sort pallets by size and manage container flow.
• Close and secure trucks after loading; ensure safety standards.

Skills

Class A CDL

Forklift operation

Material handling

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$31.02/hr.In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills, and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

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/Backup CDL Yard Hostler 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.

The Yard Hostler is responsible for yard tractors, tractors, and straight trucks to position equipment to and from the yard and warehouse. Must have a current Class A Commercial Drivers license.

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
• Move all trucks in and around the premises
• Track all containers coming onto and leaving the premises
• Perform acceptance of inbound loads (per company standards)
• Close and security seal truck after loading is completed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a current Class A Commercial Drivers license
• 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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