Quality Specialist

Andrews Distributing; Allen (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading beer distributor as a Quality Specialist, where you'll ensure the quality and freshness of draft beer. You'll perform maintenance tasks, document service visits, and maintain compliance with safety standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment with weekly pay and unique perks like free beer!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

401k with Company Match

Nike Branded Uniforms

Free Beer

Qualifications

• Strong relationship building and communication skills required.
• Prior beer/beverage industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance including cleaning of beer lines.
• Document service log at the end of each account visit.
• Monitor and maintain temperature and pressure of draft beer.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected.

Here's the schedule : Monday - Friday 7:00 am - until the work is completed.

Here's the pay : Our starting pay is $18.25/hour.

We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering :

• Weekly Pay, Every Friday!
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)
• Nike Branded Uniforms

And yes, you will receive FREE BEER throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Mike's, Pacifico, and many more!!

A Quality Specialist plays a vital role in the consumer buying experience by preserving the quality and fresh taste of draft beer through timely line cleaning service, prompt response to service calls, and backup support for keg delivery and equipment installation. This role is part of the On Premise Sales team.

WORK TASKS

A Quality Specialist can be expected to perform the following tasks as routine parts of their job :

Level I

Services all draft accounts and performs scheduled maintenance including cleaning of beer lines, inspection, and cleaning of draft equipment.

• Completes service log at the end of each account visit to document chemical use standards and practices were properly completed, and the account is consumer-ready.
• Ensures training and compliance certification is current by completing all required training activities.

Monitors and maintains temperature, pressure, and the freshness date; maintains current records of line cleaning and service calls for each account.

This list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of primary work tasks. Here at Andrews, we always step outside our normal responsibilities to assist each other and care for Customers.

CAPABILITIES

A Quality Specialist has a greater opportunity to succeed if they develop and master the following job-related capabilities and KSAs :

KNOWLEDGE

Level I :

• Andrews Portfolio, DISC, and EMCO
• Beer and Distribution Industry
• Brewing Process
• Basic Draft Knowledge
• Category Management / Space Management
• Customer Service Principles
• Draught / Line Cleaning Maintenance Procedures and Chemicals
• OSHA Policies and Procedures
• P2PDI Process
• Quality Standards and Code Dates
• Safety Procedures and Policies
• TABC Guidelines

Skills & Abilities

Level I :

• Ability to Build Trust
• Ability to Perform Basic Math and Write Legibly
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Time Management and Prioritization Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate for the Quality Specialist role should meet the following expectations :

REQUIRED

Level I :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong Relationship Building and Communication Skills

PREFERRED

Level I :

• Prior Beer / Beverage Industry Experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to pull/push a load up to 100 lbs.
• Off Premise and Transfer Driver: Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 55 lbs.
• On Premise Driver: Requires heavy and repetitive lifting/placement of products; up to 165 lbs.
• Ability to tolerate working in environments with inside/outside ambient/extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Driving is required during the workday.
• Bends, stoops, squats, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs ladders and stairs, stands, walks, and pivots frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to use a computer for communication, data input, and documentation using company and industry software.
• Ability to speak, hear, and see to communicate and operate machinery, equipment, computers, and vehicles.
• Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies, including safety policies and best practices.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.

At Andrews, we act with integrity and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Think you have what it takes? Ready to start a career and not just another job? Click the Apply tab to get started!

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