Winery Stockroom Worker - Full Time

The Winery Stockroom Worker I is responsible for stocking of wine and merchandise in a fast pace retail environment at the Winery including, but not limited to: stockroom inventory and floor/shelf displays, bin maintenance, liaising with the retail central warehouse and visual merchandising staff to ensure product is available; and working with the retail inventory control team to anticipate and forecast stock/inventory needs. The incumbent will also provide general support to the Retail team and Winery staff, and will help out with special projects, events, and activities as required.

• Full Time: a position working 32+ hours per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains and prepares food & drink samples for the Winery and other Retail Outlets.
• Maintains a positive, cooperative and professional attitude at all times.
• Provides an exceptional guest service experience for each guest.
• Maintains a daily schedule of cleaning and organizing the stockroom to maintain neatness in the area.
• Executes stockroom bin maintenance following the guidance of the Stockroom Supervisor.
• Processes and distributes wine and merchandise deliveries from the Retail Central Warehouse & Wine Production.
• Offers assistance to guests as needed with transportation and loading of large items to their vehicle.
• Offers assistance as needed to guests with locating merchandise.
• Tracks inventory and displays throughout the day to determine restocking needs.
• Operates POS and assists Winery Retail Assistants with bagging & wrapping when additional guest service is required at registers.
• Promptly answers radio calls throughout the day from the sales floor.
• Stocks items throughout the day to ensure that the sales floor is adequately stocked, utilizing pull sheets from prior days sales.
• Exhibits proper phone/radio etiquette as outlined in the retail orientation guidelines.
• Ensures items are properly displayed and maintains original intent and look of all displays.
• Maintains adequate wine stock levels on the Retail Floor through restocking shelves and replenishing cases.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offer any other support and assistance as determined by the Manager or Supervisor.
• Operate forklift to transport pallets of wine as needed.
• Assist with daily opening and closing responsibilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous retail, inventory and/or customer service experience strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have had at least (6) months of prior retail inventory or guest service experience in an upscale/luxury setting.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and multi-task. Should be comfortable with creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing world class guest service.
• Basic math skills and the ability to operate inventory management systems and point of sale (POS) systems. Previous experience with inventory control procedures, loss/shrinkage practices, and/or merchandising delivery protocols preferred.
• Forklift certification, or ability to obtain forklift certification within first year, required. Annual recertification required.
• Exceptional guest relation and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, guest service environment as part of a team.
• Ability to anticipate guest needs, be proactive, and take initiative where appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift, carry, push/pull between 50-100 lbs. daily
• Ability to climb stair and ladders as needed.
• Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching overhead and down below for long periods of time
• Agility, stamina, accurate vision and hearing
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.