Warehouse Specialist - 1st Shift

Creature Comforts Brewing Company•Athens, GA

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist supports CCBC by ensuring that inventory within the production facility is present, accounted for, and in peak condition. For raw materials, the process begins when goods are unloaded and continues through storage. For finished goods, it begins when raw materials are pulled from storage for staging and continues until finished goods leave the facility for a distribution center. The role performs inventory, storage, movement, documentation, material handling, shipping, and receiving activities. It also helps maintain an organized and safe warehouse and, with training, operates a box truck for transfers between locations. Duties may change or expand according to organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification.
Proven experience in warehouse operations, including inventory management and material handling.
Proficiency in operating power lifts, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
Physical ability to perform manual labor, continually lift 65 pounds, and regularly and repeatedly move 175 pounds.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, work from heights, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to work near moving parts and machinery.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and color vision, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications in logistics or warehousing.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular cycle counts.
Rotate products using FIFO to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
Manage storage and movement of raw materials and finished goods, organizing inventory to maximize space and efficiency.
Coordinate with other departments to meet production and distribution needs.
Prepare and review shipping and receiving documentation; maintain records of inventory, shipments, and receipts.
Generate scheduled reports and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Safely operate power lifts, hand trucks, carts, and other material-handling equipment, and perform regular equipment maintenance checks.
Assist with loading and unloading goods and ensure accurate, timely movement of materials.
Carry out daily shipping, receiving, transfer, and inventory-control activities; accurately pick and dispatch shipments on time.
Receive and inspect incoming goods, verifying quantities and quality against purchase orders.
Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safe in accordance with safety regulations and protocols.
With training, operate a box truck for transfers between locations.