Warehouse Conveyor Technician (Night Shift)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,100 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever-escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits continues to grow as we seek a Warehouse Conveyor Technician for the Night Shift in Highland Park.

The Warehouse Conveyor Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper use and operation of sorting and conveyance systems to maximize production and accuracy throughout warehouse. This involves communicating production and picking issues to Warehouse Management such as late cases, backups, delays, sequence issues, equipment issues, and system issues. Other duties include but not limited to:

• →Calling Management for backup during periods of prolonged absence such as mechanical issues and personal breaks, as needed
• →Turn on and off all conveyance (and related) equipment before and after production accordingly
• →Manually jog cases through as necessary
• →Author and submit reports as delegated by Management
• →Address jams and breakage to ensure continuous flow of products through the system
• →Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• →Maintain valid certifications for all applicable material handling equipment
• →Use all equipment as intended; employing proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary or required
• →Assist with order picking, sorting, and cleanliness within the warehouse on an as needed.

This position operates in a warehouse environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration where the noise level can be loud. This position is also very active and must frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop and climb throughout the day while lifting, stacking, moving and rotating with items, without handles, that weigh up to 50 pounds; push/pull carts with up to 100 pounds of force. This position is required to operate warehouse equipment and regularly to read, write and communicate in English.

This position works the Night Shift starting at 7:00 PM, Sunday through Thursday, and works until the job is finished. This job requires mandatory overtime and may be frequently asked to work Fridays based on business needs.

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to be active and on your feet for an entire shift
• Ability to frequently lift and carry 55 lbs., and push or pull up to 100 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working at high altitudes and using basic computer systems

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.
• Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.
• Follows all MLCC rules and regulations, as they apply to the position.
• Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All offers of employment are conditional based upon completed satisfactory of pre-employment screenings. This includes a background check on a criminal record, physical evaluation, agility(lift) test, and drug screen. Full disclosure is required before a criminal history is investigated and will not constitute an automatic bar of employment. Factors such as the date of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.

By submitting an application, you consent to the company's conditions of employment.