Material Handler

Fior di Sole•Napa, CA

19d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler supports bottling operations by receiving, verifying, storing, staging, and moving dry goods and finished goods between the warehouse and production facility. The role maintains accurate inventory counts, records material movements in the inventory system using a handheld scanner, and reports discrepancies to the dry goods team. The Material Handler works with the bottling team to verify materials before each run, identify substitutions when needed, and ensure finished goods are counted, labeled, and stored correctly. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Bottling Manager and pays $22 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with occasional early starts, overtime, or weekends during bottling and harvest season.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of inventory management or inventory control experience.
Current forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Experience using a handheld scanner and entering data into an ERP or inventory system.
Strong understanding of inventory counting, unit-of-measure conversions, and lot tracking.
Ability to perform basic and complex math quickly and accurately.
High accuracy in data entry and documentation, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret bills of lading, purchase orders, bills of materials, work orders, and SOPs.
Basic computer skills, including email, Excel, and inventory software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Clear communication skills and ability to work independently and with bottling, production, and inventory teams.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and production schedules, including occasional early starts, overtime, or weekends during bottling and harvest season.
Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds over moderate distances.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, reach, climb, kneel, and turn for 8 or more hours per day.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, noise from bottling equipment, and forklift traffic.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, a high-visibility vest, and hearing protection where needed.
Ability to read and interpret documents, scanner displays, and labels.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree or higher.
Winery or beverage warehouse experience.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound dry goods according to the “Receiving Dry Goods” SOP.
Check deliveries against bills of lading, purchase orders, and packing slips, including handwritten bills of lading.
Verify item numbers, descriptions, quantities, lot numbers, and specifications for materials such as glass, closures, capsules, labels, cartons, and dividers.
Inspect materials for damage, contamination, or incorrect items; document and report issues and quarantine nonconforming materials.
Label and put away received materials in assigned storage locations.
Use a handheld scanner to record receipts, transfers, consumption, and returns in real time.
Enter inventory data into NAV accurately and on time, including quantities, locations, and lot numbers.
Conduct physical, cycle, and year-end counts; consolidate partial pallets and cases.
Research and resolve count discrepancies and report variances to the Inventory Coordinator.
Rotate stock using first-in, first-out (FIFO) and keep storage locations organized and clearly labeled.
Pick and stage dry goods for scheduled bottling runs using NAV documents and bills of materials from the Inventory Coordinator.
Review staged materials with the bottling team and Inventory Coordinator before each run to confirm items, quantities, and lots and determine any substitutions.
Restock materials at the bottling line during production runs.
Return unused materials to inventory after each run, count them, and record them in NAV.
Move finished goods from the bottling line to the warehouse.
Verify case counts, SKUs, vintage, and lot or bottling codes against production paperwork.
Build, stretch-wrap, and label pallets correctly.
Record finished goods production and returns in NAV to support lot traceability.
Help stage and load finished goods for transfers and customer orders.
Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and handheld scanner, and perform daily pre-use equipment inspections.
Follow safety, GMP, and food safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Keep the warehouse, staging areas, and aisles clean, clear, and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.