About the role
Job ID: 42909
Location:
Durango, CO, US, 81301
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What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging 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 assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $20.75 / hour plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.
We anticipate accepting applications up through September 9, 2026.
Overview
The Warehouse Loader ensures loads are built and loaded accurately in a timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities
Loading route vehicles in accordance to load sheets
Ensuring the product is properly counted and tagged with account information to ensure accurate loading of trucks.
Operating warehouse equipment, including forklift, lift gate, dock-leveler and wrap machine
Ensuring damaged product is placed in its proper area and reported to management
Keeping the work area clean and accessible
Safely operates essential warehouse equipment, including forklifts, wrap machines and other automation
Ensures that the warehouse is kept neat and orderly to promote safe and efficient operations
Maintains favorable working relationships with employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment
Additional Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Previous experience working in a warehouse and/or distribution environment
21+ years of age preferred
Previous experience operating a forklift preferred
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required
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. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. 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.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Durango
Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado
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