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JOB TITLE: Shipping and Receiving Support 2 (1st Shift)

Working with wine is cool. Want to work with wine? Wineshipping is the premier logistics provider for the wine industry, trusted since 1998 to protect our clients’ brands. We combine deep expertise with innovative technology to help wineries grow.

And yes—Wineshipping is a pretty cool place to work. We’ve been voted Best Place to Work in Napa County year after year. Plus, our facilities are climate-controlled… because wine likes to stay cool (and so do we).

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Shipping and Receiving Support 2 will support critical warehouse operations, including material handling, inventory movement, inbound and outbound logistics, and returns processing. This role requires proficiency with PIT (Power Industrial Truck) equipment and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• PIT Pro in Motion: Hop on power industrial truck equipment to down-stack pallets and keep product flowing into bins and shelving.
• Warehouse Road Warrior: Move inventory around the building; from storage to the line like you own the place (because you kinda do).
• Tech-Friendly Mover: Use scanners and computers to track product while keeping things accurate and efficient.
• Dockside Hero: Load freight onto outbound docks and make sure it’s set for smooth sailing.
• Unload Like a Boss: Use PIT equipment to bring in new product, unloading trucks and getting inventory staged with confidence.
• Staging Superstar: Shift pallets from the dock to staging areas and prep shipments like a seasoned pro.
• Load & Go: Load trucks with outbound pallets and inventory, making sure everything is secure and ready for its next adventure.
• Inventory Navigator: Move incoming product from staging into warehouse locations to keep everything organized and flowing.
• Unload with Skill: Use pallet jacks to get incoming shipments off the truck and into the building.
• Paperwork Pro: Read Bills of Lading and match them with purchase orders like a detective.
• System Savvy: Verify product in the WMS, receive it into inventory, and close out POs.
• Unbox & Discover: Open returned shipments and see what treasures (or mysteries) are coming back.
• Scan & Sort: Identify each item, scan it into the system, and decide whether it goes back to stock or gets marked as damaged.
• Full-Shift Flow: Keep the returns train running smoothly—volume sets the pace, and you keep it moving.
• Start the Journey: Make sure everything enters the warehouse clean, correct, and ready for action.
• Quality Crusader (VAS/Value Added Service): Jump into improvement projects and help us level up how we do things. This includes performing customer-specific services at special handling stations. Tasks vary by client (e.g., hand-rolling bottles in tissue, custom box builds, wax dipping).
• Clean Space, Clear Mind: Keep your workspace safe and sparkling. A tidy zone is a productive zone!
• Team Player Extraordinaire: Pitch in wherever needed because teamwork makes the dream work.
• On Time, Every Time: Show up ready to roll, because reliability is your superpower.

OTHER IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE JOB

• Commitment to excellence and high standards, for yourself and for others.
• Good attention to detail – it’s the little things that make the difference in good service and GREAT service for our clients. (The big things matter to them too, just saying…)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions. Following the process yields reliable results. Clients like “reliable”.
• Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills. 
• Bilingual welcome.
• You may need to work beyond your regular work hours and occasionally on a weekend, if needed.
• Other Cool Stuff- And hey — you might get pulled into other projects too. We’re a team that wears many hats, and yours might be fabulous.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• 1-2 years working knowledge and expertise in Forklift operation, maintenance, order processing, receiving, replenishing, and returns.
• 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment preferred
• 1-year customer service experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED 
• Solid understanding and knowledge of inventory practices
• Familiar with WMS applications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasional loud noise.
• Occasional varying environmental temperature changes. 

PAY AND BENEFITS

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, and Vision insurance.

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.