Warehouse Forklift

Date: May 19, 2025

Location: Clermont, KY, US

Company: Suntory Global Spirits

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

To work for one of the largest and greatest Distilleries in business today, with a starting wage of $25.61 per hour.

Role Responsibilities

·         Operate the warehouse forklift to “enter” “re-gauge” or unload new barrels.

·         Perform pre-use checks on the forklift and replenish oil, fuel and fluids of the forklift as instructed.

·         Must be able to unload new empty barrels at a minimum rate of 900 – 1400 (site specific) barrels per eight (8) hour day.

·         At a minimum, must store barrels properly and neatly at a minimum rate of 900 barrels per eight (8) hour day in the correct bay and module.

·         Must keep an exact log each day of number, locations of entries and on removal of barrels must follow inspection dates as requested.

·         Must be alert to any barrels not properly palletized which could cause problems in storage.

Role Responsibilities Cont.

·         Operator shall be especially watchful that pallets which have knotholes or other weakness are not used for this operation.

·         Operator should report all problems with palletizer machine or forklift immediately to the supervisor.

·   ·         Sanitation duties to keep working area clean and organized always.

·         Safety is everyone’s responsibility; identify risks and report violations, near misses, or injuries immediately.

·         Knowledge of GMP’s, safety standards, quality standards and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues.

 

·         Operator shall be especially watchful that pallets which have knotholes or other weakness are not used for this operation.

·         Operator should report all problems with palletizer machine or forklift immediately to the supervisor.

·   ·         Sanitation duties to keep working area clean and organized always.

·         Safety is everyone’s responsibility; identify risks and report violations, near misses, or injuries immediately.

·         Knowledge of GMP’s, safety standards, quality standards and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues.

 

Pre-Employment Criteria

 

·             High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

·           Average ti above average Attendance/Performance/Safety records

·            Valid Driver's License (if applicable) 

 

·             High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

·           Average ti above average Attendance/Performance/Safety records

·            Valid Driver's License (if applicable) 

Qualifications

·         Display a team work attitude

·             Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and comprehend English with understanding as it relates to job tasks

·             Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders

·      Must be able to mount and dismount forklift.

·         Must be able to work in high places.

Physical Requirements

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.


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