Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Founders Brewing Co; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Floating holidays

Job summary

Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to verify, prepare and ship items. You will manage inbound and outbound shipments, operate a forklift, and use handheld scanners to record movements.

The role requires attention to safety, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in shipping/receiving or warehousing, familiarity with SAP or similar systems, and a reliable safety record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Shipping/Receiving or Warehousing experience.
• Minimum 1 year Forklift experience.
• Proven safety record.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and work while standing/walking/crouching for extended periods.
• Team player and proactive communicator.
• Experience with SAP and handheld scanners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming/outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, and orders.
• Record shipments in WMS or comparable systems.
• Move and stage products using forklift or handtrucks.
• Identify discrepancies and report to packaging leads.
• Maintain inventory rotation and proper labeling of products.
• Prepare shipments for dispatch and ensure security of the facility.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving experience

Forklift experience

Team player

Safety minded

Physically able to lift 100 lbs

Handheld scanner

SAP experience

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Founders Brewing Co., we continually challenge ourselves into places that most won’t go. We strive to be unique, to break barriers and challenge what is commonly accepted as the “norm.” It’s this mindset that has created our culture here at Founders and led us all to a lifestyle of no regrets. Why can’t we become who we choose to become?

Our collective goal is to be one of the most highly recognized and successful breweries in the United States.

An important part of reaching this goal is by recruiting, hiring and retaining unique individuals from a variety of backgrounds possessing broad and diverse skill sets. Quite simply, we believe that these people make the world a better place – and Founders a better company.

Our work community is made up of dedicated employees that bring their best to work every day to make the most delicious beer on the planet. To continually strive for greatness, it is essential for us to have a team that reflects the diverse communities we love, serve and to whom we raise our glasses.

We believe in fostering an atmosphere of empowerment and where every Founders team member can belong…bringing their full, authentic selves to work each and every day. It’s the Founders way. Sound interesting? If so, take the next step in becoming a member of the Founders team by checking out our open positions below.

Employee Benefits

Physical / Mental Wellness

• Health insurance benefits are offered to all employees including a no cost plan. Our cafeteria style benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, identify theft protection, critical illness/accident/hospital and pet insurance.
• Employer Health Savings account contributions for eligible employees
• We are partnered with an Employee Assistance Program and offer up to 7 free counseling sessions per issue per year for all employees and anyone living in the same household
• Discounts on gyms and opportunities for monthly reimbursement

Paid Time Away

• Taking time away from work is important and sometimes necessary to support personal well-being and lite responsibilities:
  • Personal
  • Observed Holidays
  • Floating Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Paternity Leave
• For significant work anniversary milestones, we offer sabbaticals – paid time away from your job

Beer, Food and Fun

• We employe happy hours throughout the year
• Internal Recognition including Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year rewards
• Giveaways throughout the year
• We offer a 401k plan with a Company Match
• Competitive wages
• Shift premiums for off-shift hours

Beer and Apparel Discounts

• Enjoy a discount to use in our Taprooms, and our Company Store:
  • 50% off draft & packaged beer
  • 33% off everything else (food, apparel, etc.)
  • Free keg for your wedding or renewing vows
• $75/annually safety work boot reimbursement for Production & Retail employees
• $100/biennial for RX safety work glasses reimbursement for Production employees
• Production & Retail employee receive 5 work shirts annually

Give Back

• We provide paid time away from work to volunteer in the community (Volunteer PTO)
• We match employee donations through our Bigger Pitcher Giving Committee
• On-site blood drives

Founders Brewing co. values

Our values reflect the ethos and culture of Founders Brewing Co. They are guidelines for decision-making, problem solving and other actions. We are all ambassadors of our company — and we know that a value-based organization can stand the test of time. Every single employee is responsible for making sure these values are part of our character.

Inclusion

Come as you are. Diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives inspire us. Each person’s values, interests and palate are all part of who they are. We respect individuality. Founders Brewing Co. is strengthened when we attract, develop and retain a group of people that reflects the diversity of our communities and our customers.

Be honest and genuine. We don’t hide things in our products, and we don’t hide who we are or what we do. We want transparency and open communication. We look each other in the eye and tell each other the truth. Our collaboration and shared commitment with each other make us stronger and allows us to win together.

Committed to Quality

Quality stands as the cornerstone of the beverages we craft — a testament to our dedication to excellence. Quality is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do — ensuring that every product, service, or interaction reflects the highest standards. We want everyone at Founders Brewing Co. to have pride that they have a hand in creating the best possible beverage for our consumers.

Community-Oriented

We’re thankful for the environmental and social communities that allow us to make and serve great products. We respect and are cognizant of the impact of our work in our hometowns, and across the country. It’s all of our jobs to promote a responsible brewery culture. We’re committed to sustainable practices for future generations. And we’ll do everything we can to give back and support the communities where we live and work.

Brave & Inventive

While we stay true to our roots, we’re dedicated to evolving, improving, and building upon our craft — every day. We never stop working to better ourselves. Innovation propels us forward, driving us to explore new frontiers and challenge the status quo. It’s not just about embracing change, but positively and actively shaping it. By fostering a culture of innovation, we empower ourselves to adapt to evolving landscapes, anticipate needs and pioneer groundbreaking beverages our consumers love.

Open Positions

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:1152

# of Openings:1

SUMMARY

Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Correctly records incoming and outgoing shipments in WMS and/or Orchestrated Beer.
• Receives finished goods off of palletizer and records completed quantities via WMS handheld scanner.
• Identifies discrepancies on finished goods production orders and confirms said information with packaging lead(s).
• Provides packaging department with needed materials (MT glass/cans + pallets in palletizer etc).
• Maintains method of inventory rotation (first IN/first OUT).
• Identifies product with labeling information.
• Identifies loads with shipping information.
• Posts weights and shipment product detail to Packing Slips and Truck load Maps. Compares both to Order Confirmation and Bills of Lading.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Routes items to appropriate departments.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Build and ships orders using WMS handheld and/or obeer.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates tier lift truck or uses handtruck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Ensures facility and product security.
• Complies with all safe operating instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

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.

• Minimum 1 year Shipping/Receiving or Warehousing experience
• Minimum 1 year Forklift experience.
• Proven safety record.
• Candidates need to be able to lift up to 100 pounds, be able to twist and turn, be able to reach over your shoulders, and work in standing/walking/crouching position at a steady pace.
• Must be an enthusiastic team player.
• Experience with an inventory SAP software system is a plus.
• Experience with using a hand held scanner is a plus.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Competitive Hourly Rate.
• Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays

Founders Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

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