Warehouse Operator - Distribution

Massimo Zanetti Beverage•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator works in the finished goods distribution center, moving finished goods inventory and completing paperwork related to customer and company inventories. The role supports accurate, timely deliveries and product quality while helping maintain an orderly warehouse and the company’s workplace culture. The position uses forklifts, RF scanning equipment, and shipping documentation, and requires compliance with company, regulatory, and food safety standards. The role includes operating a sit-down forklift to move products on and off trucks while following safety standards, policies, and procedures. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment and involves frequent lifting, bending, walking, and standing. The employer offers benefits with no waiting period, including dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, flexible spending account options, accrual-based time off, paid holidays in the first year, an on-site medical clinic and cafeteria, and employee award and appreciation events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of forklift experience.
Forklift certification.
Previous warehouse experience.
Basic computer skills and math abilities.
Ability to use a PC and commonly used software, including RF Smart, E-1, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and willingness to work with and assist others.
Ability to communicate verbal and written information clearly and logically to coworkers.
Proof of a truck-driving license.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and a good communicator.
Ability and willingness to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment and meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements, with or without accommodation.
Ability to frequently lift, bend, walk, and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior clamp truck experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare finished goods inventory for outgoing delivery by reviewing orders, operating forklifts, and order-picking accurately and on time.
Verify inventory and visually inspect pallets and shipments for quality.
Change over pallets for picking; inspect items for damage or flaws and report and document issues to a supervisor or team lead.
Pack, seal, and label pallets for shipping as needed, using RF scanning equipment to document and verify picked-item counts.
Perform battery charging and battery watering procedures.
Load and unload trucks while following safety rules and guidelines and JDE/scanning ticket procedures.
Complete shipping worksheets to ensure finished goods shipments are loaded accurately.
Participate in warehouse consolidation projects and perform other duties needed to maintain accurate inventory and an orderly warehouse.
Perform general warehouse sanitation in compliance with NFL, AIB, SQF, and FDA regulations.
Improve truck-loading accuracy and minimize shipping errors and damage while maintaining the daily truck-loading schedule.
Ensure product integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Comply with applicable federal, state, corporate, warehouse, and food safety standards, policies, and guidelines, including HACCP, GMP, SQF, and FDA requirements.