Warehouse Worker Days
Women of the Vine & Spirits, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
What You Need To Know
Company
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Industry
Production
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 the preeminent wine and spirits 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. The company has earned a positive reputation and accolades for its outstanding workplace culture, valuing people, supporting them, and providing opportunities for growth and belonging. The benefits include comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
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
Store out‑of‑place product, 360 product and 370 product 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
1 year of experience
Experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, and battery change station
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs
This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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Company
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Industry
Production
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 the preeminent wine and spirits 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. The company has earned a positive reputation and accolades for its outstanding workplace culture, valuing people, supporting them, and providing opportunities for growth and belonging. The benefits include comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
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
Store out‑of‑place product, 360 product and 370 product 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
1 year of experience
Experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, and battery change station
Must be at least 21 years of age
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48 lbs
This position is deemed a safety‑sensitive position. As such, any person who is given a conditional offer of employment will be required to pass a drug test.
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an affirmative action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
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