Warehouse and Logistics Specialist

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including Buzz Ballz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Sazerac of Oregon is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Specialist to support safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse operations in Hood River. In this hands-on role, you will receive, store, move, and ship materials while helping maintain inventory accuracy and a clean, organized work environment. You will operate forklifts and warehouse equipment, complete basic ERP transactions, and help materials flow smoothly to production and customer fulfillment.

This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys active work, teamwork, and learning warehouse and logistics processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and according to training, certification, and company procedures.
• Load and unload trucks and receive, store, stage, and ship materials using the appropriate equipment and FIFO practices.
• Monitor inventory status, support cycle counts, and complete basic ERP or warehouse‑system data entry for inventory movements.
• Follow daily shift plans, communicate or escalated safety, inventory, equipment, and workflow issues promptly, and support production and customer‑fulfillment needs.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse areas while participating in safety training and consistently following required safety procedures.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and willingness to learn and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and obtain required forklift certification.
• Basic computer and data‑entry skills with the ability to accurately record inventory movements.
• Ability to work reliably as part of a team, follow shift instructions, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.

Preferred

• 2 to 3 years of warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, logistics, or material‑handling experience.
• Prior experience using a warehouse management system, inventory database, or ERP system.
• Experience in beverage, food, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer packaged goods operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move for 10 to 12 hours per day and lift up to 55 pounds several times throughout the day.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work in tight or enclosed spaces, and repeatedly get on and off a forklift during the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing and extreme temperatures and wear required PPE, including safety glasses and safety‑toe footwear.

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees at

The hourly rate for this role is $18.00 to $20.00. Final compensation depends on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.