What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $21 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

The Recycling Associate is a utility position responsible for maintaining the facilities and overseeing recycling operations. This role requires a versatile individual capable of handling multiple responsibilities, ensuring the smooth operation of facility maintenance tasks, and managing recycling processes efficiently.

No prior industry experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training and are looking for individuals with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine eagerness to learn and grow.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the facilities, including waste management and recycling areas
• Manage recycling operations, including the collection, sorting, and processing of recyclable materials
• Operate and maintain can crushing machinery and other recycling equipment
• Monitor inventory levels of recycling materials and order supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all activities
• Assist in developing and implementing facility maintenance schedules
• Coordinate with external vendors for facility repairs and maintenance services
• Process and sort redemptions in compliance with state regulations.
• Sort, load, and inventory vendor commodities for state reporting.
• Coordinate customer redemptions within mandated timelines.
• Repack damaged goods and maintain inventory quality standards.
• Assist with unloading and segregating route trucks.
• Maintain CRC and warehouse cleanliness to company standards.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on facility maintenance and recycling activities for management review
• Provide support in emergency situations such as equipment breakdowns or facility issues
• Train new employees on facility maintenance procedures and recycling operations
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize recycling processes and facility operations
• Participate in regular safety meetings and training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience in facility maintenance and repair
• Ability to operate recycling equipment and machinery
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and practices

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com