KCBC DELIVERY DRIVER
Do you love Hazy IPA’s, Fruited Sours, Crispy Lagers and all sorts of other delicious beers?! Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC) is looking to hire an organized, friendly and generally-awesome person to join our team as a Delivery Driver. This is a unique opportunity to get your foot in the door at a rapidly-growing, award-winning microbrewery in Brooklyn, with plenty of growth opportunities for hard-working people who love Craft Beer!
KCBC is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
This is a Full-Time/Part-Time hourly position, 32-40 hours per week, with a base pay of $20.00 per hr. The job may occasionally require late-night, and holiday work. Overtime pay (1.5x base rate, per hour) will apply for any additional hours worked beyond 40 hrs. per week. Working hours are generally 9am-6pm, Monday through Friday.
All staff receive:
Brewery perks! Draft beer, cans, KCBC schwag and more!
Stipend for safety-toe work boots/shoes (required to wear while working)
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivery of KCBC beer in Brooklyn, Manhattan & Queens
Prepare, scan & load kegs and cases into delivery vehicles.
Prepare invoices and any additional materials needed for delivery days .
Plan efficient delivery routes.
Communicate with KCBC Distribution Supervisor, Sales Rep, Owners, and customers as needed.
Safely lift and transport kegs to and from the KCBC vehicles to accounts.
Adhere to NYC traffic and parking laws.
Properly receive and record all invoices and COD payments from customers.
Assist with payment collection, draft troubleshooting, and other issues related to wholesale distribution, as needed.
Provide outstanding customer service!
Warehousing + Distribution
Preparing orders for shipment + delivery
Shipping and receiving of goods (loading and unloading of trucks, warehousing, and associated paperwork) with forklift
Coordinating deliveries and order pickups with Distribution Manager / Sales Team
General brewery & warehouse cleaning, organization and maintenance, including:
Walk-in cooler
Shelving & storage areas
KCBC vehicles
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in a similar role is helpful but not required.
Must have a valid New York Driver's License (or receive within 30 days of employment if you have an out of state Drivers License).
This is a highly physical position. Must be able to bend over, twist, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, lift/move 160 pound kegs regularly and safely deliver kegs & cases of beer.
Must be able to strictly follow operations requirements and standard operating procedures.
Must be able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment, properly handle hazardous materials, drive a delivery van, and operate complex machinery including forklift.
Must possess high quality standards and be able to work effectively and efficiently without direct supervision
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Must be meticulously organized and punctual, with outstanding time management skills.
Must have basic computer skills and aptitude, specifically working with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps. Experience with Ekos Brewery Management software is a plus.
Must be 21 years of age or older and have proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Must be awesomely passionate about craft beer!
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:
We are looking for someone who is:
Highly motivated, highly engaged, and happy to do the work that is expected, while taking full ownership and extreme pride in their work.
A proactive collaborator, who communicates regularly with other staff and owners.
Highly attentive when performing deliveries and other duties, and able to complete all tasks in a timely manner, as expected, with the highest degree of attention to detail.
A great listener and note-taker.
Always going the extra mile to deliver the best customer service possible and communicating all relevant information/feedback to both KCBC staff and external KCBC customers.
Maintain spotless, clean and organized workspaces.
An excellent multi-tasker who spends downtime between tasks as efficiently as possible.
Happy to assist and learn from other brewery staff, as needed.
Highly focused on safety and the task at hand, performing every task in the safest manner possible.
Always setting a good example for other employees.
Able and willing to teach and train other employees in job duties, as needed.
An exemplary KCBC Brand Ambassador who is passionate about the process and product and able to share that enthusiasm with others.