We’re Hiring!
Warehouse Associate / Delivery Driver
Kulshan is seeking a hard working individual to fill a full-time Warehouse/Delivery position at our production facility. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about craft beer, has previously worked in a warehouse setting, a team oriented individual, and accustomed to physical labor. Previous experience working in a brewery is not required.
Schedule: Full Time Position, Tuesday - Friday 40hrs/week, Occasional Overtime Needed
Reports to: Brewery Operations Manager
Education Requirement: High School diploma / GED
Age: 21 or above
Compensation: $20 - $26 per hour depending on experience. Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 6 Paid Holidays, SIMPLE IRA plan, monthly beer benefits, and biannual merchandise gift cards. Vision, dental, and accident coverage available at employee’s expense, at a group rate.
Warehouse Experience: Prior experience with picking, shipping, receiving and inventory control strongly preferred. Prior experience operating forklifts in a warehouse/production environment strongly preferred.
Delivery Driving Experience: Prior experience preferred with a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record a must.
Others Requirements: Attention to detail, meticulous cleanliness, concise and thorough communicator, and the ability to work long, strenuous hours while staying positive.
Position Summary:
The Warehouse Associate/Delivery Driver is responsible for all shipping/receiving to and from the brewery as well as warehouse organization and assisting with inventory management. This will include transferring ingredients, packaging materials, finished goods and equipment between multiple production facilities, taprooms and storage areas; organizing packaging materials and finished goods; counting inventory; stocking taprooms; communicating with co-workers to ensure they have what they need to perform their duties; and performing various tasks as part of a team in support of operations, production and delivery staff. A primary responsibility of this position will be ensuring beer is shipped to customers, including loading distributor orders onto their trucks, and delivering to our direct wholesale accounts.
General Warehouse:
Follow Standard Operating Procedures for a variety of warehousing tasks
Lead general organization and cleanliness of warehouse areas, cold storage and keg yard; including, but not limited to, finished goods, cooperage, dunnage, packaging supplies, raw materials and chemicals
Assist with organization and cleanliness of production areas and taproom coolers
Carry out all material handling, shipping, receiving, inventory control and other warehouse tasks as required
Stage, audit and remove packaging materials for Packaging Line
Offload and accurately receive raw materials and packaging supplies via LTL and FTL carriers
Transfer raw materials, packaging supplies, taproom supplies, equipment and finished goods between warehouse, production facilities and taproom locations using brewery vans, box truck and forklifts as required
Follow warehouse best practices, including but not limited to: First Expiration First Out (FEFO), batch picking, and inventory lot tracking
Assist with inventory control, including regular inventory counts and reconciliation
Complete and return all daily paperwork/logs/data entry (shipping, receiving, transfers, etc) correctly and in a timely manner
Maintain cleanliness/orderliness of company vehicles and forklifts; complete regular inspection/maintenance reports; report any safety and maintenance issues as necessary
Communicate daily with Brewery Operations Manager, Packaging Lead, Lead Brewers and Assistant Taproom Managers to ensure co-workers in Production, Sales and Front of House have materials, supplies and finished goods needed to complete their duties.
Taprooms, Wholesale & Distribution:
Pick, stage and load/ship wholesale distributor orders; complete shipping paperwork
Receive, organize and store cooperage, pallet and product returns; complete receiving paperwork
Pick, stage and load/ship direct wholesale orders
Work in tandem with Production Staff to pick, stage and stock Kulshan Taprooms (kegs, cans and bottles) and retail keg inventory as required
Deliveries:
Deliver sales orders to direct wholesale accounts, including unloading, stocking and merchandising as directed
Collect empty cooperage, tap handles, and item returns from wholesale accounts as necessary
Build and maintain positive relationships with customers
Collect money/checks or EFT approvals from accounts upon delivery (per WA LCB requirements)
Complete necessary “paperwork” for deliveries and returns using desktop and tablet versions of EKOS software
Job share rotating “East Loop” delivery coverage (Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Chelan, Methow Valley) with other staff, 1-2 times per quarter
Other:
Required regular daily/weekly keg and growler washing duties
Assist on canning line as required
Assist with other production tasks (decanting, racking, cleaning, etc) as required
Ability to work additional and flexible hours as needed
Have a passion for craft beer and your community
Occasionally help represent Kulshan Brewing Company at special events
Physical Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move heavy objects (full kegs, cases of beer, gas cylinders, etc).
Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The heart and soul of Kulshan Brewing is our team. Our dedication to quality, passion for innovation, and unyielding commitment to brewing and serving world-class beer is the driving force behind everything we do. We value hard work, commitment, and contagious enthusiasm. Kulshan Brewing is an inclusive and friendly environment, and we work hard to make it a fun and supportive place to work.
If you would like to apply for this open position, please complete our Application for Employment, and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. The application deadline for this position is Saturday April 12th. We thank you for your interest and time spent applying to work for Kulshan Brewing Company.
Applications for this position are now closed.
Kulshan’s mission and core values aren’t just talking points: They permeate and inform our culture, our hiring, and our decision-making. Our core values are the guiding principles behind why we gather to serve our community.
Kulshan’s Mission Statement:
Our mission is to sustainably produce exceptional beer, bring people together, maintain a fun and fulfilling workplace and give back to our community.
Kulshan’s Core Values:
Sustainability. Sustainability at Kulshan means profitability, caring for our employees and being good stewards of our environment.
Passion and Fun. We are passionate, hardworking, and dedicated to our shared purpose of brewing exceptional beer, providing exceptional service, and having fun while we do it.
Community Engagement. We are actively involved in our local community as philanthropists, as a gathering place, and as educators of craft beer culture.
Teamwork and Cooperation. We listen to and learn from one another. We show our appreciation for one another and collaborate within our organization and with others in the brewing community.
Quality and Innovation. We take pride in the continuous improvement of our products, services, and relationships, and in introducing new products and processes into the craft beer culture.
Respect and Inclusivity. We embrace the uniqueness of every customer and employee, trusting one another to do our jobs and live out the Kulshan values.
Transparency and Accountability. We share information, keep our word, and create an atmosphere of openness, accountability, and integrity.