Forklift Operator / Union at Standard Sales Company L P in Louisville, Kentucky

Job Description:

As a distributing company specializing in premier beer and beverages across Texas, Mississippi, and Kentucky, Standard Sales Company, L.P. is one of the most successful organizations in sales and marketing in the wholesale industry. We stand by our company mission statement, "Through the utilization of the Commitment To Excellence (CTE) principles; work as a team to increase sales, market share, and profitability, thereby ensuring the continued growth and prosperity of Standard Sales Company, L.P. and its employees."
Come join our team!
JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator / Union
SUMMARY: Operate industrial fork trucks to unload beer and other materials from inbound brewery shipments, load company delivery vehicles, manage rotation and product handling of inventory within facility, replenish product pick areas and maintain product handling equipment.
JOB DUTIES:
· Ensure proper rotation of all products in pick area
· Keep pick area clean and organized at all times
· Move pallets around storage facility
· End of shift pick up and disposal of trash and debris from the warehouse floor
· Follow company policies and procedures in regards to product freshness and rotation
· Attend team and branch meetings as required
· Keep breakage room clean and organized
· Maintain and service forklift batteries
· Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
· Ability to safely operate fork trucks and warehouse equipment
· Maintain OSHA Certification for electric jacks and fork trucks
· Perform other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
· Time management skills
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Organizational skills
· Safety conscious
QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment
· If not forklift certified they must successfully complete certification in-house
· Team work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICTIONS:
· Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
· Forklift certification per OSHA standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Ability to move products weighing up to 165 lbs.
· Hang merchandise as needed
· Repetitive lifting, up to 50 lbs. overhead
· Bending, pulling/pushing up to 340 pounds on a two-wheeler
· Ability to continuously stand or walk
· Ability to bend and occasionally squat
· Occasional carrying and reaching
BENEFITS:
· Medical, dental, vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
· Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
· Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan
Standard Sales Company, L.P. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.