Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Hensley Beverage Company is a multi-generational, family-owned, local Arizona beverage wholesaler that distributes a wide portfolio of beverages, including Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) beers, top selling local and regional craft beers, premium non-alcohol beverages, and an extensive assortment of award-winning fine wines and spirits. We maintain a fine lineup of world-class products, and even more importantly, a strong team of world-class people.

Hensley Beverage Company is committed to the communities it serves and is known for its quiet but substantial philanthropy and volunteerism. The company support extends to hundreds of organizations in the areas of education, arts & culture, health and human services, and the promotion of diversity. Hensley Beverage Company maintains an annual event calendar with hundreds of events, supporting communities and organizations throughout Arizona.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Forklift Operator to receive, store and load product using powered equipment per company guidelines.

Interested in learning more about Hensley Beverage? Follow the link below:

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Maintains our culture of "Safety First"
• Follows all Hensley procedures to ensure work is completed safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Keep clean work environment by cleaning while working.
• Uses a forklift to take products from trucks to warehouse, placing it in designated areas.
• Stacks product pallets up to 21 feet high, (2,500 pounds AVG pallet weight)
• Follows oral instructions to ascertain material to be moved.
• Counts and records number of units on trucks as they go out and come in daily.
• Completes assigned tasks in WMS to pick outbound shipments via RF scanner.
• Sorts and places products according to type and product code.
• Loads product on to delivery trucks using a forklift and scans pallets to the assigned route via RF scanner.
• Writes receiving records and scan-receives unloaded product into WMS inventory via RF scanner.
• Communicates issues or ideas for improvement to managers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Be at least 18 years of age or older
• Good communication skills and cheerful disposition
• Excellent customer service
• Must be able to work well with others
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities
• Ability to read code dates proficiently
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to work holidays

Hensley Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plus EAP, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO - Paid time off
• Safe Ride Home- Cab ride or UBER reimbursement