Winebow ยท 5 months ago
Yard Jockey / Switcher / Warehouse Associate
Ashland, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWinebow is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. They are seeking a Yard Jockey / Switcher / Warehouse Associate who will operate yard trucks, perform vehicle inspections, and assist with route driving while maintaining organization within the yard and ensuring safety regulations are followed.
WholesaleWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Safely operate yard trucks to move trailers in and out of designated areas
Perform routine inspections on vehicles and trailers to ensure they are in good working condition
Assist with route driving when needed, adhering to all safety regulations and company policies
Operate various types of trucks including roll-off trucks, tankers, and those with manual and auto transmissions
Maintain organization within the yard to facilitate efficient operations
Communicate effectively with team members regarding trailer movements and any issues that arise
Move product using a variety of material-handling heavy machinery, (cherry-picker, for example)
Unload pallet/floor loaded inbound containers
Accurately receive/label product via Warehouse Management System (WMS) using handheld RF equipment
Safely and accurately move product to inventory stock locations using handheld RF equipment
Safely and accurately move product from reserve to picking locations while meeting established productivity and efficiency performance standards
Accurately read and apply picking labels to cases from stock locations for outbound orders
Safely and accurately move product from inventory stock locations to staging lanes or conveyor induct stations
Accurately follow RF or voice-directed picking instructions, selecting the required product/quantities
Participate in counting of physical inventory
Maintain safe and clean work environment
Immediately report breakage to supervisor
Maintain productivity and quality standards
Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicates hazards and/or suggests improvements to manager
Arrive to work, meetings, appointments and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled
Meet established goals and objectives
Ad hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid CDL-A license
High School Diploma or GED
Proven experience driving tractor-trailers or similar heavy-duty vehicles
Familiarity with load unloading procedures and freight handling techniques
Strong understanding of route driving and logistics operations
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain forklift certification within 6 months of hire
Demonstrated effective communication skills
Must be able to work extended daily hours as business volume requires
Must be able to work all holiday hours as the posted schedule requires
Preferred
Proven experience driving tractor-trailers or similar heavy-duty vehicles
Experience moving product using a variety of material-handling heavy machinery
Certified forklift operator
Company
Winebow
At Winebow, our vision is to inspire a passion for fine wine and spirits nationwide.
Founded in 1980
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ian Downey
Executive Vice President - Winebow Imports
Recent News
2025-08-26
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