Job Description

Job Location: GA Smyrna 01 - Smyrna, GA 30082About United
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 pallet hauler operates manual, electric pallet jack, and forklift to move, load, unload, and stage products and materials on pallets. The role often involves wrapping pallets, coordinating with other staff associates, assisting with order fulfillment and turning in necessary paperwork. He or she meets standard productivity goals daily and appropriately handles all materials following company policies and procedures to ensure a sanitary, safe and secure workplace.  Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned according to assigned work station.

Qualifications
- Must be18 years or older
- Six months of experience in a similar position preferred
- Experience in operating a pallet jack, forklift and other power equipment preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely operating manual or electric pallet jacks, and forklift, to move, load, and unload materials and finished products.
- Stacking and securing pallets according to load sheets or audio equipment, completing partial pallets and or putting away mixed pallets.
- Stack pallets for shipping and unloading, maintaining housekeeping standards, and performing routine equipment checks.
- Follow all warehouse safety standards, including proper use of protective equipment and reporting incidents.
- Carry full cases to assigned pick zones to complete assigned task
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain the facility and equipment in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner
- Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock, and security are maintained
- Assist in other zones when necessary
- 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
- 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 lift up to 35 lbs with some overhead reaching required
- Must have specific vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision and the ability to judge distance