Warehouse Sorter Clerk (Night Shift) Metro Detroit

Great Lakes Wine and Spirits•Highland Park, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is seeking a Warehouse Sorter Clerk for its night shift at depots in Metro Detroit, including Highland Park and Detroit. The primary responsibility is to operate sorting and conveyance systems properly to maximize warehouse production and accuracy for outbound loading. The role also communicates production and picking issues to Warehouse Management and applies labels to cases at the Highland Park warehouse before they are loaded onto delivery trucks. Employees may also stack cases onto pallets for truck loading. Attention to detail, safety, and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse work zone are important. The position operates in an active warehouse environment with moving mechanical parts, vibration, and potentially loud noise. The schedule runs Sunday through Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM and continuing until the job is finished. Mandatory overtime is required, and employees may frequently be asked to work beyond eight-hour shifts.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of experience operating and maintaining conveyance systems.
Ability to remain active and on one's feet for an entire shift.
Ability to frequently lift and carry 55 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Comfort using a computer for basic system requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a background check, 10-panel drug test, physical evaluation, and agility (lift) test.

Responsibilities

Operate sorting and conveyance systems to support production and outbound-loading accuracy.
Communicate late cases, backups, delays, sequence issues, equipment problems, and system issues to Warehouse Management.
Call Management for backup during prolonged absences, including mechanical issues and personal breaks, as needed.
Turn conveyance and related equipment on and off before and after production as appropriate.
Manually jog cases through the system as necessary.
Address jams and breakage to maintain product flow.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Maintain valid certifications for applicable material handling equipment.
Use equipment as intended and wear Personal Protective Equipment when necessary or required.
Apply labels to cases at the Highland Park warehouse before they are loaded onto delivery trucks.
Operate electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
Assist with stacking light or heavy cases onto pallets in preparation for truck loading.
Follow employee policies, applicable contracts and agreements, work rules, and MLCC rules and regulations.
Cooperate with management and staff and use alcohol responsibly when related to business activities.