POSITION AND ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Fort George is hiring a Full-Time Warehouse / Route Relief Role for its fast growing Distribution department. Locally owned and operated, Fort George Distribution was established to ensure that our own beer made the entire journey from the brew kettle to your hand as fresh as possible. Now as a craft-only distributor, we treat every can and bottle with the respect it deserves because we know the dedication it takes to make high-quality beverages.
The Warehouse/Route Relief position is a distribution jack-of-all-trades. Duties primarily include traditional Warehouse roles such as counting inventory, building distributor orders, shipping and receiving, rotating product to keep beer in code, picking orders, and covering local delivery routes. This position can include less traditional tasks as well such as running trucks, picking up beer, communicating with accounts, maintaining the warehouse grounds, attending pourings and releases, and a whole lot more. Varying schedule to occasionally include weekends, evenings, holidays and extended hours as business dictates.
Essential Job Functions:
Shipping and Receiving
Building orders, putting stock and product away
Maintaining clean and organized warehouse, loading dock, and storage areas
Rotating stock and product, keeping product in code
Covering local delivery routes as needed
Attending and participating in key distribution events such as releases, tastings, etc.
Interfacing with account personnel and sales reps as necessary
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Other Responsibilities:
Attending all scheduled employee meetings and mandatory events
Helping to maintain a clean and tidy work environment at the distribution warehouse and grounds
Filling in for absent distribution staff as necessary, including drivers, sales reps, etc.
Other duties assigned by Owner(s), Distribution Manager, Warehouse Manager
Qualifications and Requirements:
21 years of age or older
Clean driving record; valid Driver’s License required; valid Commercial Driver’s License preferred
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical
Forklift Operator’s certification (may be obtained upon hire); ability to safely operate warehouse vehicles and equipment such as box trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, pallet wrappers, etc.
Ability to communicate with coworkers and associates; ability to read/understand written/oral instructions/information etc.
BENEFITS WE OFFER (varying eligibility criteria):
Compensation: Competitive Wage + Tips + Benefits
Health benefits, paid sick time, paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing program, and paid volunteering
401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
Food/Beer/Merch perks and an annual keg
Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program
INTERESTED:
Interested applicants must be 21 years of age or older, please complete and submit an application at http://www.fortgeorgebrewery.com/jobs or in person at our pub at 1483 Duane Street in historic downtown Astoria, Oregon. Please feel free to attach any additional materials that will demonstrate why you would be a strong candidate for this position (e.g. resume, cover letter, letter(s) of recc, etc.). For more information including a full job description, please respond to this listing or email.
Here at Fort George, we strive to maintain a culture in which all may contribute to the success of our organizations and industry, and all are valued for their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. It has been found that those in traditionally underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they do not meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or has less or differing experience. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of these qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact [email protected] to discuss your application.
At Fort George Brewery we are and will remain an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and which actively opposes any sort of discrimination, harassment, bullying, inappropriate power dynamic, or retaliation, whether based on race, color, religion, sex, hair texture or style, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, handicap, genetic disposition, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment applies to employment, collaboration, service, and any other professional interaction alike.