Shipping Receiving Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk will report to the DTC Logistics Manager and will be responsible for performing various types of product packing and shipping in accordance with established procedures and standards. This role will support all departments by receiving incoming packages, inventorying items, receiving, and checking the contents of packages against packing lists and invoices. This position is responsible for inputting a high volume of data from multiple sources into databases, ensuring that all necessary information is entered and accurate, in addition to occasional customer service duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and is great at managing their own time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ship orders in a time sensitive and cost-effective fashion

• Audits each outgoing shipment prior to packing to ensure that goods match orders

• Create accurate shipping labels for all outgoing orders

• Responsible for ordering Benziger and Imagery wines for the shipping department

• Responsible for ordering wine shippers and retail packaging for the shipping department

• Responsible for checking in all Benziger wine orders from Redwood and Wineshipping

• Sample and transfer paperwork

• Master UPS, FedEx, GSO, and Ship Compliant software

• Deliver incoming packages to correct locations from UPS and FedEx

• Receive and count merchandise items that are delivered and inform the Retail Merchandising Manager of arrival

• File damage claim paperwork

• Must have transportation to collect paperwork and packages from sister winery, Imagery, daily

• Communicate with customers and tasting room staff about weather delays and follow-up on returned shipments

• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory of wines, inventory conducted monthly and quarterly inventories at winery locations

• Accurately enter data into corresponding databases and fields

• Process inventory movements within ERP system

• Communicate with outbound sales team and process orders daily

• Occasionally assist with customer service

• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year of experience in a winery or other high velocity work-manufacturing environment or equivalent education/work experience preferred

• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to set priorities and work independently within set guidelines; display appropriate sense of urgency

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications, including Excel

• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently

• Previous shipping experience preferred

• Positive and professional attitude

• Forklift Certified preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance

• Ability to operate various types of machinery to include, but not limited to lift trucks; pallet jacks; hand trucks, etc.

• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds at varying frequencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure

• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing and twisting in the performance of various tasks in the production environment

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.