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Location

Boston, MA | United States

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Job description

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS*

Leading wine and spirits distributor, M.S. Walker, is seeking a general worker for their fast-paced manufacturing facility. The Production Line Associate will be responsible for safe and efficient operation of machinery and or equipment to include but not be limited to uncasing, case packing, sealing, coding, labeling, palletizing and the warehousing of our manufactured goods.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate machinery and equipment associated with cold fill bottling and packaging lines: uncaser, unscrambler, case packer, inkjet shipper coding equipment, case labeling equipment, case sealing equipment and palletizing equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by maintaining proper housekeeping: clean-up and re-packaging of glass breakage, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and other tasks related to general sanitation
• Operate standing forklift, sitting forklift, electrical jack, manual hand jack, and other forms of powered equipment as deemed necessary to accomplish work tasks
• Management of label room and label room inventory
• Accurately sort, verify, receive and inventory labels used in production
• Responsible for the accurate supply of labels to bottling lines in correlation with production schedule
• Sort, receive, verify the accuracy inventory labels on racks, shelves and bins
• Lift up to 150 cases plus per shift with up to a weight limit maximum of 75 pounds per case frequently
• Work in a safe and efficient manner adhering to OSHA compliant standards and Federal/State regulations
• Comply with M.S Walker, Inc. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards
• Accomplish other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or warehousing environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work and think independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work well as part of a team and be willing to work overtime when necessary
• Ability to adapt quickly to technology (i.e. operational HMI controls)
• Solid verbal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods of time (8-10 hours), walk, bend, squat, sit and lift overhead repetitively
• Stand and walk for long periods of time on hard concrete surfaces (8-10 hours)
• Computer skills a plus

Functions necessary to complete the above listed requirements of job description:

Stand: Frequently

Bend/Squat: Frequently

Climb: Occasionally

Computation Skills: Occasionally

Lift/Carry 0-55 lbs: Occasionally

Push/Pull: Occasionally

Reach Overhead: Occasionally

Sit: Occasionally

Use of Computer: Occasionally

Verbal Communication: Continuously

Walk: Frequently

Occasionally = 0-2 Hours Daily

Frequently = 3-5 Hours Daily

Continuously = 6-10 Hours Daily

Benefits

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• Medical & Dental Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Generous Paid-Time-Off Program
• Fidelity Investments 401k
• Disability, Life, Accident & Illness Insurance Packages
• Discounted Fitness Memberships and other Work/Life Resources
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• On-Demand Professional & Leadership Development Through M.S. Walker University

* This job is eligible for a $500 sign on bonus after 60 days of service, as well as union benefits.

Who we are:

Founded in Boston in 1933, M.S. Walker is a 5th-generation, family-owned wine and spirits importer and distributor, a spirits bottler, and a national supplier. We serve On-Premise and Off-Premise establishments throughout the Northeast, with direct operations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and brokerage operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. We represent a budding portfolio of wine and spirits nationwide, including our own brands, and we strive to offer the most prestigious portfolio in the industry. M.S. Walker has built our foundation and future on our people – our employees are truly our greatest asset. Our company boasts a diverse pool of exceptionally special team members who each bring their unique skills and experience to the organization.

Mission Statement:

Since 1933, our mission has been firmly rooted in our core values of family, integrity, respect, honesty, and hard work. We are deeply committed to upholding these principles for our team members, customers and suppliers alike. We seek to build and maintain long-lasting relationships based on trust and reliability. By honoring our heritage and embracing innovation, we aim to continuously improve and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our industry, while responsibly contributing to the communities we serve. Together, we strive to elevate the spirit of hospitality and foster a vibrant and respectful culture in all facets of the organization and beyond.

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