Location: New York,NY, USA
**Jr. Inventory Associate**
Auction Inventory & Delivery Valley Cottage, New York Minimum Experience **Mid-level** The Jr. Inventory Associate will be a support to Acker's warehouse operation. This position will receive, inspect, and inventory wines to be input into a database for sale. This role will work as part of a team to ensure quality and accuracy of the wines inventoried.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Inventory wines based on their region, vineyard, maker, and vintage.
* Inspect product for defects or damages.
* Box, palletize, and put away inventory in warehouse racks.
* Maintain accurate daily records of goods received.
* Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
* Organize warehouse space, including the movement of a high volume of pallets.
* Abide by all company safety standards.
* Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
* Operates forklift truck when necessary.
* Performs other related duties as requested.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
* Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
* Ability to perform basic math calculations.
* Have 2 or more years of warehouse and inventory experience.
Education and Experience:
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Forklift operator certification.
Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, stand, sit and reach.
* Stand or walk for long periods of time.
* Ability to regularly lift and move 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Navigate a warehouse and reach items both high and low.
Working Conditions:
* Temperature controlled warehouse environment.
* Working hours are typically from 7am to 4pm with a half hour lunch.
* Must be available to work overtime, including Saturdays when requested.
About Acker
Established in 1820, Acker is the oldest wine shop in America and the worlds largest fine and rare wine auction house. Since third generation wine merchant John Kapon, Chairman of Acker, started the auction business in 1998, the house has gained worldwide recognition. Acker offers a vast array of services, including cellar consultations, a deep retail inventory of fine and rare wine for immediate sale, first class wine education amenities and fine and rare wine auctions.
Benefits
* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
* Company Sponsored Life, AD&D, and LTD benefits
* 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
* Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule
* Wine discounts & More
Acker Merrall & Condit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations for disability are provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.
Location Valley Cottage, New York Minimum Experience Mid-level