Warehouse Associate

ABOUT US

Williams Selyem Winery is a leading producer of limited production Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and Zinfandels from the Russian River Valley. 95% of our production is sold to a long-standing list of customers (direct-to-consumer). In 2010 the new Williams Selyem Estate Winery facility was opened for tours and tasting, by appointment only, to List Members. SUMMARY Williams Selyem is searching for a Full-Time Warehouse Associate. This position supports our hospitality, marketing, sales, and customer service teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizing weekly fulfillment to pack orders accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate FedEx, FedEx Cold Chain, and UPS Order Batching for in-house fulfillment operations.
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
• Help facilitate customer order pickups at the winery.
• Support the Warehouse Supervisor with intra-winery transfers of inventory for Tasting Salon, including monthly reconciliation of physical inventory.
• Safely and accurately receive in and restock inventory from off-site storage warehouses.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment, including but not limited to the following: forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other miscellaneous warehouse equipment, as needed.
• Participate in counting of physical inventory.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Support sales, marketing, and event initiatives, including on- and off-site events.
• Maintain strong knowledge of shipping weather protocols and Ground shipment routes to ensure safe and timely deliveries.
• Process returned orders accurately and independently in accordance with company procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Have a background in high-end wine and/or luxury goods logistics.
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Have a strong work-ethic in an independent environment while displaying attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic level wine knowledge is helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, or similar discipline.
• Wine industry experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 6 months of hire.
• Occasional availability to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time as required by job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Warehouse environment.
• May be subjected to loud noise and cooler cellar temperatures.

COMPENSATION

• This position is full-time; weekend, holiday, and special event availability required.
• $23-26/hr.
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401

K Pay:

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person