Warehouse Associate II

JOB TITLE: Warehouse Associate II / Forklift Driver

Working with wine is cool. Want to work with wine? Wineshipping is a tech-enabled third-party logistics (3PL) provider for alcoholic beverage companies, managing the fastest, most accurate, and most cost-efficient delivery network in the US for wine, beer, spirits, and more. Wineshipping was voted North Bay Business Journal's Supplier of the Year (Wine Beer & Spirits Awards). We're a pretty cool place to work. . We've been voted as Best Place to Work in Napa County year after year. By the way, wine literally likes to stay cool, so our facilities are all climate-controlled. 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Skilled equipment handler to perform the following warehouse jobs; pick, pack, box making, heavy lifting, material handler, cross dock, and quality assurance and other various warehouse tasks.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move It Like a Pro -- Whether it's a hand dolly, forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker—you'll be cruising inventory to its perfect spot like a warehouse wizard.
• Reach New Heights-- Comfortable working on elevated platforms and racks? You're basically part ninja.
• Master Organizer-- Sort and stash items on shelves, racks, or bins like a puzzle master following our playbook.
• Truck Tamer--Load it up, unload it down—you'll be the muscle behind the movement.
• Pallet Power-- Stack up completed orders like a champ, ready for their big journey.
• Packaging Prep Star-- Get packaging materials pre-built and staged so everything runs smooth as butter.
• Quality Control Extraordinaire-- Give outgoing shipments a final check to make sure they're flawless and fabulous.
• Scanner Savvy-- Use digital scanners like a tech pro to keep things accurate and efficient.
• Clean & Safe Vibes Only-- Keep your workspace tidy and safe—because a clean zone is a happy zone.
• Quality Innovator-- Jump into improvement projects and help us raise the bar every day.
• Deadline Dynamo-- Stick to schedules and crush deadlines like a time-management superhero.
• All-Hands Helper-- Ready to pitch in wherever needed—because teamwork makes the dream work.
• Grab the goods, pack 'em up, and get them prepped for their big adventure You'll be the behind-the-scenes magician making sure every order is handled with care and ready to roll on and off the equipment.
• Always On Time--Reliable, punctual, and ready to roll. You're the heartbeat of the operation
• Other Cool Stuff- And hey — you might get pulled into other projects too. We're a team that wears many hats, and yours might be fabulous.

OTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE JOB

• Commitment to excellence and high standards, for yourself and for others.
• Good attention to detail – it's the little things that make the difference in good service and GREAT service for our clients. (The big things matter to them too, just saying…)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions. Following the process yields reliable results. Clients like "reliable".
• Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills. 
• Bilingual welcome.
• You may need to work beyond your regular work hours and occasionally on a weekend, if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• 1-2 years working knowledge and expertise in Forklift operation, maintenance, order processing, receiving, replenishing, and returns.
• 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment preferred
• 1-year customer service experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED 
• Solid understanding and knowledge of inventory practices
• Familiar with WMS applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasional loud noise.
• Occasional varying environmental temperature changes. 

PAY AND BENEFITS

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending