Material Handler I, 1st Shift

Since 1912, Phillips Distilling Company (PDC) has produced high-quality spirits and popular brands. As one of America's oldest family-owned spirits companies, we pride ourselves on our independent spirit and our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and community.

Phillips Distilling Company is currently inviting candidates to apply for a full-time Material Handler I opportunity. The candidate selected for this role will enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and paid holidays! Join the Phillips’ team today and enjoy being in good spirits every day!

Schedule:
Tuesday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

Starting Pay Range:
$19.50 - $22.00/Hour

Where a candidate falls within the pay range will vary based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, geographic location, education, skills and experience.

This position is responsible for performing end-of-line production duties and picking customer orders in the warehouse safely, accurately, and efficiently to contribute to meeting the Company’s mission of developing and marketing high-quality brands and running best-in-class operations.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:
• Picks orders safely, accurately, and quickly, which includes:
• Following the pick slip report to determine product location
• Planning route and order of product picking to gather cases efficiently and maintain layer discipline in stacking so as not to damage any of the stock.
• Completing pick slip report and other documentation appropriately.
• Operating a forklift to remove product from stacks.
• Using RF scanner to scan pallet to order and verify product identification.
• Securing product on pallet for shipping using shrink-wrap.
• Stage picked product at loading dock for order pick-up.
• Performs end-of-line production duties which includes:
• Removing full pallets of product from the end of line using a forklift.
• Securing product on pallets using shrink-wrapper.
• Ensuring proper documentation of transfer and product identification.
• Entering the product location on the EOL sheet and transferring that location onto the master production sheet.
• Locating space in the warehouse for new product and transferring product to intended location using a pallet jack.
• Maintaining a supply of good empty pallets for the EOL activity, making sure that the palletizer magazine is kept supplied.
• Using system reports to consolidate like items into fewer Warehouse locations.
• Completes all appropriate paperwork neatly and accurately.
• Operates a forklift safely and competently as well as maintain the forklift and batteries.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Works in a safe and courteous manner while abiding by the Company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Assists with loading and unloading of trucks as needed.
• Maintains clean equipment and a clean working environment.
• Communicates regularly with shipper and other Forklift Operators to work as a team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Must be able to operate a forklift to move, stack, load, or unload materials in and about facility in a safe and competent manner.
• Ability to calculate different units of measurement to fulfill case quantities.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and be diligent in following picking processes.
• Ability to read and write English and perform basic math.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate RF Gun.
• Must have good communication skills, the ability to work well with others, and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning in troubleshooting to solve work-related problems.

Commitment to Safety and Continuous Improvement:
• Must be able to work in a safe and courteous manner while abiding by the Company’s safety policies and procedures and assisting with eliminating and/or controlling safety hazards.
• Must have the ability to work and participate in an environment that expects all employees to support wellness, safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Must have the ability to participate in and support Continuous Improvement