Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Hiring for Night Sorter Operator at Syracuse, NY Full Time

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full 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 reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operate console to control automated conveyor system that receives, sorts, distributes, and conveys packaged products from storage area to loading docks.
• Become proficient with the software to manage the workforce efficiently.
• Observe materials or products moving on conveyors and observe lights on control panel to monitor flow and operation of system.
• Stop equipment clear jams, using hand tools.
• Detect equipment malfunction and advise supervisor when malfunction occurs.
• Handle and move objects – Use hands and arms to handle, install, position, and move materials, and manipulate objects.
• Monitor processes, materials, and surroundings – Monitor and review information from materials, events, and the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Interact with SCM, ETP, and software vendors in the event that support is necessary.
• Control machines and processes – Use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Direct the movement of labor in production in conjunction with management
• Process information – Compile, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and verify information or data.
• Document and record information – Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.
• Trouble shoot, repair and maintain mechanical equipment – Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
• Housekeeping/5S
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of experience in a fast paced, distribution environment with in-depth knowledge of conveyor systems.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and peers – Providing information to supervisors, co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Outstanding analytical skills to properly balance the extensive variety of SKUs ordered.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data, process information, and initiate advanced database queries.
• Perform general physical activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50lbs.
• Reliable and able to follow direction.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
• May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
• Additional hours may be required.
• Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 56lbs

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. 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.