United is the largest beverage alcohol wholesaler in both Georgia and Alabama. With two members of the fourth generation of the Hertz family involved in leadership roles, United is one of the 2-3% of family businesses that are able to successfully transition beyond the third generation. The Hertz family remains focused on growth, leveraging its most distinct market advantages in order to maintain its upward momentum. Its talented and innovative team of sales representatives and brand builders has the unique ability to recognize synergies between all three categories of alcohol, making it possible for United to grow its product portfolio and business successfully in Georgia and beyond.

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The Conveyable Loader position requires an associate to load cases onto a pallet remove cases from the conveyors and palletize them to load them onto the truck. Conveyable loaders must be able to move at a fast pace, reading labels and identifying routes while handling cases without breaking them. He or she meets standard productivity goals daily and appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure workplace. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to the assigned workstation.

Qualifications

Must be18 years or older
Six months of experience in a similar position strongly preferred
Experience in operating an electric pallet jack, forklift, and other power equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately read route numbers and truck numbers to ensure the correct truck is being loaded
Accurately use the Company’s Warehouse management system to make sure all cases are accounted for on the manifest
Ensure all loads are properly stacked, secured, and stable
Identify damages and safely clean up spills
Operate a hand truck and operate a motorized electric pallet jack
Safely operate the conveyor line and properly shut it down in case of emergency
Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained
Assist with physical inventories as required
Assist in other doors or areas when necessary or assigned
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Report in writing any safety or mechanical problems with the power equipment
Conduct operations and maintain the facility in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner
Assist in maintaining the security of the Warehouse
Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

Change
Professionalism
Communication
Relationships
Self-Awareness
Dependability
Time Management
Positive attitude
Flexibility
Results driven

Critical Skills

Strong attention to detail
Able to read, write, and perform basic math computations
Able to learn and use the Company's technology
Able to learn and maintain knowledge of company and products
Working knowledge of computerized hand-held devices
Inventory Control
Quality Control

Working Conditions

Able to maintain very high proficiency and job standards while working in a non-temperature controlled environment that includes exposure to heat, high humidity, and inclement weather
Able to work occasionally in refrigerated areas
Able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise levels and some dust and fumes from power equipment

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions

Regular, reliable attendance required
Able to frequently operate a pallet jack and/or forklift if assigned
Able to stand and walk, reach with arms and hands, lift and carry, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Able to perform greater than average lifting (50-65 lbs) with some overhead lifting required
Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance

We are a Drug Free Workplace

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact accommodations@udiga.com or call 800-381-9947 for assistance with an accommodation.

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Skills

Forklift certification
Inventory management
Communication skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Quality control

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