Forklift Operator Warehouse Receiver

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Shift: Day 7:30am-4pm

Position Objective:

Warehouse staff members are responsible for efficient, safe and accurate loading of the delivery trucks and performing the assigned warehouse maintenance tasks.

Description of Physical Tasks:

Keep all warehouse load areas and grounds clean. Place product on hand truck or dolly (approximately 20 to 50 lbs per case). Fills racks, pushes/pulls pallets and loads appropriate GDC Birmingham products. Climbing on and off forklifts numerous times a day in a safe manner.

Responsibilities Include

• Must report to work on time and clock in and out daily.
• Start pulling product and building the transfer loads as soon as the load sheets are available.
• Pull product and build each load directly from the transfer sheet.
• Prior to starting the loading process, review the total quantity to be pulled and the truck it is to go on. Discuss any space concerns with the Warehouse Manager.
• Pull and load the exact amount listed on the transfer sheets.
• Pay close attention to rotation. First product received in should be first out. Down stack all partial pallets.
• Load the product on each truck properly to prevent damage.
• Visually inspect all cases loaded to ensure they are in saleable condition.
• Be aware of code dates to ensure beer has been properly rotated in warehouse.
• Require a count of the actual quantity of product received to agree with quantity shown on the bill of lading.
• Restock pick up area and flow racks when needed.
• Upon completion of the loading or unloading of each truck give the load sheet to the Warehouse Manager for verification.
• Prior to the end of your shift each day ensure all empty pallets are removed from the pick area and properly stored.
• Clear the pick area of debris and stretch wrap at the end of the truck unloading process each day.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers and other employees.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the vendors and retailers that do business with the company.
• Obtain from the Warehouse Manager approval prior to working in excess of your regular schedule.
• Dress in uniform and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Conduct all your activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct all of your activities in accordance to the local, state and federal liquor control regulations.
• Perform all work activities in accordance to the safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all established inventory control procedures and practices.
• Stack all empty kegs and separate by brands and size. Load and unload trucks each morning.
• Clean warehouse, warehouse grounds and keg yard on a daily basis.
• All warehouse employees are required to use forklift and pallet jacks. All employees will be certified before operating lifts or pallet jacks.
• All other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Gulf Distributing Holdings, LLC is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.