Material Handler (Forklift Driver) - Seasonal

WineDirect is the leading provider of Direct-to-Consumer solutions for wineries. As the wine industry has increased focus on DTC sales over the past few years weve been leading the charge with our all-in-one solution. With e-commerce wine club management point-of-sale and order fulfillment we have everything our clients need to develop and grow successful DTC programs. We facilitate more than 15 million orders representing over $2 billion in sales for our 2000 winery clients annually. We are a dynamic and growing company that is driving towards even higher growth with one clear goal that determines our focus each and every day to be The Winerys Champion. We do that through a strong culture of innovation and an unwavering focus on delivering the best to our clients.

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to fill a key position on our Production team. As a Material Handler at our Santa Maria CA facility.

As a Material Handler youll be responsible for operating a forklift reach truck and stock picker to move bulk products and individual cases into staging and/or forward pick this position youll use RF devices to complete inventory movements. You will also assist in loading and unloading products to and from trucks in a manner that meets our standards for safety security and productivity.

What youll be doing:

• Safe and proficient operation of material handling equipment such as stand-up forklift order picker reach.
• Utilizing pick sheets work orders and/or RF devices as necessary to pull inventory.
• Inspecting products as they are pulled to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Reporting and documenting any damaged product not suitable for shipping.
• Staging products for our club assembly line.
• Loading and unloading trucks in our shipping and receiving departments.
• Notifying supervisors of any mechanical or material issues.
• Utilizing safety equipment and observing all safety rules and practices.
• Maintaining a clean neat and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

Candidates must possess highly developed sense of empathy with a focus on ensuring the best experience for our partners clients and the end-consumer.

• At least 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or distribution center.
• Experience with RF devices
• Experience working in a fast-paced production driven environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects 40 pounds.
• Wine industry experience is a plus.
• Able to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Why WineDirect:

• You will have the ability to transform the wine industry by facilitating winerys ability to sell their products globally
• Youll get to work with and support a stellar group of people who work together to care for our clients and their customers
• Youll be empowered to make decisions both to get the job done and to further your career
• We have a competitive compensation package including medical dental and vision coverage as well as Life Long Term Disability and AD&D at no cost to the employee and a 401(k) plan.

WineDirect is an Equal Opportunity Employer.