Warehouse Associate [Flex]

Join the Sonoma Craft team and help create high-quality cider from the ground up. We're looking for a motivated, hands-on Warehouse Associate [Flex] who thrives in a physical, team-oriented environment. This role offers strong on-the-job training and exposure to all stages of warehouse and packaging workfrom loading and unloading trucks, palletizing product, and operating a forklift. This role will also assist the packaging department as needed by feeding materials into machines to keep production running smoothly.

The Warehouse Associate Flex works with the Warehouse Tech I&II, Packaging Tech I&II, and the Warehouse Coordinator to proficiently perform tasks related to finished goods and materials handling. This is done via packaging, warehousing, shipping/receiving, and inventory. This role is responsible for preparing materials and equipment, operating and monitoring packaging machinery, palletizing finished goods, and maintaining cleanliness and safety within the cidery. The Warehouse Associate Flex follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), adheres to quality and safety standards, and assists with routine maintenance and production reporting. Other tasks assigned due to business needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• After completing site-specific training and certification, operates forklifts, and pallet jack to handle materials throughout the production facility; proficient in advanced load handling techniques and principles
• Follows pick lists to prepare, move, and stage pallets of finished goods and dry goods
• Receives deliveries of packaging materials and consumables and stores them in designated staging areas
• Operates packaging equipment, including Can Depalletizer, Date Coding Systems, Paktech Applicator, Case Erector, and Keg Sanitizer/Filler, including startup, shutdown, and operating functions.
• Operates pumps to perform Tank CIP protocols, as well as clean/sanitize pumps and hoses to maintain sanitary workspace
• Organizes and attends to details pertaining to all shipping/receiving documents and inventories and processes necessary paperwork
• Maintains a clean and orderly production facility and performs final finished goods quality checks prior to shipment out of the facility
• Prepares and packages marketing materials to be shipped with wholesale orders
• Prepares, packages, and ships retail or employee orders
• Delivers materials, via company vehicle, to offsite locations, which may include the Sebastopol taproom, Santa Rosa warehouse, Santa Rosa production facility, or local customers
• Be cross trained in the packaging department (both on the canning and kegging lines) to support during any requested break coverage by the leadership team.
• Collaborate with the packaging team to ensure that finished goods are properly prepared, labeled, counted, and staged for shipping or storage
• Performs regular weekly and monthly inventory counts of dry goods or finished goods, per established standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Regular communication with Warehouse Coordinator regarding potential improvements to warehouse processes

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• High School Diploma, GED, or three years of work-related experience. Higher Education preferred
• Competent with the basics of electronic systems of communication: email, chat, and basic data entry
• Forklift Certification and proven ability to safely operate a forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack
• CA Driver's License with clean driving record. Experience driving fleet vehicles, including cargo vans and box trucks preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including extended hours and overtime as needed
• Proficient levels in reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow directions, as well as listen and communicate with co-workers
• Strong and proven work ethic, and ability to multi-task workload

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position is based in Healdsburg, CA. Expected in-office days are Monday through Friday

This role is classified as non-exempt under California wage and hour laws. This position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable state and federal law for hours worked beyond standard work hours, as approved by management.

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, feel, taste, and smell.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 165 lbs. to waist height
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to work on a platform ladder at heights up to 20 feet.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to participate in critical assessment of ciders.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Sonoma Craft LLC is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees and consumers.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation range: Non-Exempt $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

The posted pay range reflects the long-term earning potential for this role. Initial offers are determined based on non-discriminatory, business-related factorsincluding experience, education, training, professional certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and performance expectationsand are not made at the top of the range. By submitting your application, you confirm that your desired compensation aligns with this approach.

Benefits at Sonoma Craft:

At Sonoma Craft, we believe in supporting the whole employee mind, body, and lifestyle. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health Care Coverage:

• Medical Insurance: 90% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 100% of the employee premium and 50% of dependent premiums covered

Monthly Wellness Allowance:

• $100 monthly reimbursement to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, including gym memberships, fitness classes, yoga, strength training, or passes to Regional, State, or National Parks

Paid Time Off:

• 18 days of PTO annually, accrued from your start date

Company Holidays:

• 11 paid holidays each year

Cider & Beer Allotments:

• Monthly product perks to enjoy our craft beverages

401(k) Retirement Plan:

• Eligibility begins after 90 days
• 100% match on the first 3%, and 50% match on the next 3% after one year of employment

We're building a workplace where people thrive, and these benefits are just one of the ways we show our appreciation for all that you bring to the team.