Job Description

Description

AleSmith Brewing Company is dedicated to creating the world’s highest quality beer, while promoting an understanding and appreciation of craft beer and its styles and traditions to those we faithfully call our customers.

Job purpose

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for assisting in processing incoming and outgoing shipments of supplies and product; filling Purchase Orders (PO’s) and ensuring all documentation is accurate; assisting with inventory; assisting with proper storage and organization of raw materials and product; receiving and unloading materials from pallets and delivery trucks; preparing outgoing shipments for pick up; sorting and distributing incoming deliveries to appropriate personnel/destination; maintaining a clean, safe and efficient warehouse environment. Also, assisting with warehouse equipment maintenance and cleaning while following safety procedures and Company SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).

Duties and responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Assists with processing incoming and outgoing shipments of supplies and product following SOP’s

· Assists with organization of warehouse to ensure all raw materials and product are readily accessible, countable and identifiable

· Assists with inventory and proper documentation

· Stocks materials and products in designated inventory locations and documents and informs management of shortages or damages

· Assists with fulfilling orders and preparing all outgoing shipments for pickup, which includes stacking, wrapping and palletizing all ordered product and loading into trucks via forklift

· Assists with preparing, counting and reconciling end of month inventory

· Assists with minimizing inventory loss, scrap, adjustments and variance

· Assists with organization and storage of all inventories with proper labeling, which includes raw materials and finished goods in all warehouses and cold boxes

· Assists with maintaining quality of inventory by using proper storage equipment and protocols, as well as first-in-first out (FIFO) procedures

· Assists the Tasting Room with restocking of bottled product as well as organization of kegs for Tasting Room use in the cold box

· Operates forklift to transfer materials throughout the warehouse as needed

· Participates in continuing education related to brewery operations and safety and regulatory requirements

· Follows all safety procedures and SOP’s and wear safety, personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be at least 21 years of age

· Proficiency in communication, including verbal and written skills

· Forklift and hand truck certified or willing to become certified

· Basic computer skills and knowledge of MicroSoft Suite

· Ability to work with hazardous cleaning chemicals

· Ability to routinely lift, push and pull 55 lbs

· Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day

· Be motivated, hard-working, safety-minded and innovative with a commitment to representing and enjoying the culture and success of AleSmith

· Be an exceptional team player with the ability to work independently as well

· Ability to stay organized and follow checklists, departmental guidelines and SOP’s

· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

· Prior experience with Inventory Management System and data entry is preferred

Education and/or Experience

A minimum of one year related experience working in a brewery, warehouse, manufacturing or food and beverage role. Prior forklift experience is highly preferred. Brewery experience is highly preferred.

AleSmith Brewing Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.