Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)- Metro Detroit

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately load products from within the warehouse onto delivery trucks.
• Select full cases and individual bottles of product for distribution.
• Stack products on pallets safely and effectively, with labels facing out.
• Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport products.
• Keep the loading dock in order and move products efficiently.
• Shrink-wrap pallets properly for loading into delivery trucks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work zone.
• Maintain an optimal 'case-per-hour' rate of productivity.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Loud noise levels.
• Active and on-your-feet work environment.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of up to 100 pounds.

Work Schedule

The Night Warehouse Associate works the 3rd shift Sunday through Thursday, starting at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM and working until the job is finished. This position requires mandatory overtime and employees may be frequently asked to stay beyond their eight-hour shifts.

Pay & Benefits

• Entry-level wage between $21.60 and $25.70 per hour.
• Perfect Attendance Bonus (paid quarterly).
• Individual Accuracy Bonus (paid monthly).
• Competitive health packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Eligible for 401K enrollment date of hire.
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• 6 Paid Holidays.
• Vacation and All-Purpose Days after probationary time is met.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to be active and on your feet for an entire shift.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 55 lbs., and push or pull up to 100 lbs.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperate with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follow MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, Physical Evaluation, and Agility (Lift) Test.

About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, we strive to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to our customers and responsibly enhance demand for our products.