Warehouse Assistant

Karl Strauss Brewing Company; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) plan with employer match

Accrued vacation time and paid H

Job summary

Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Poway, CA is seeking an entry-level Warehouse Associate to support daily logistics operations at our home office/distribution center. You will assist with staging, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining organized storage areas for cold and dry goods.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in production or packaging settings, strong communication skills, and a valid California driver’s license; forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in production, packaging, or handling facilities preferred.
• Strong communication skills across all levels are essential.
• Forklift certification preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist Logistics Team in daily operations including staging and loading/unloading delivery trucks.
• Organize and maintain cold and dry storage in warehouses.
• Perform daily/weekly cleaning of storage areas and ensure safe, tidy loading zones.
• Operate forklift/hand truck to transport products safely.
• Transfer product from production brewery to warehouse storage and rotate stock.
• Inspect receivables upon delivery and update inventory totals.

Skills

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Home Office/Distribution Center - Poway, CA 92064

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Join Our Team

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is San Diego’s first craft brewery. As the OG of the craft beer scene, we continue to carry the innovative spirit that helped shape the industry. We’re looking for passionate team members who want to help drive the future of craft beer. Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we treat them that way.You’llbe part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions are valued.We’renot just looking to fill positions.We’relookingfor teammates.

Our Purpose & Vision

We’repassionate about what we do and why we do it:

• Our Purpose:Making people happy, one Karl Strauss beer at a time
• Our Vision:To be the most loved craft brewery from San Diego
• Our Core Values:K.A.R.L.– Kare for each other, our community, and the environment; Authentic relationships built on trust and integrity; Respect, share, and enjoy our craft; Learn, improve, and grow

What We Offer

• Medical, dental,vision, and lifeinsurance
• 401(k)planwith employer match
• Rewards&recognition program
• Accrued vacation timeand paid holidays
• Beer, food, and merchandise discounts
• Pet insurance discount...and more!

Essential Functions & Duties

• Assists the Logistics Team in daily operations including staging of product along with loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Organizes and maintains the cold and dry storage in all warehouses.
• Performs daily and weekly routine cleaning of cold and dry storage locations. Keeps floors clean and free of debris/hazards, empties all trash bins, keeps all loading areas tidy, sweeps out trucks.
• Effectively and safely operates a forklift and/or hand truck to transport company products.
• Safely operates a forklift, loads and unloads company merchandise, beer, and mail into the company vehicles, in accordance with safety standards.
• Uses fork lift and/or company vehicles to transfer product from production brewery to warehouse storage.
• Stores and rotates all finished goods in a safe and efficient manner from Karl Strauss Brewing Co, and all brewery partners that we distribute.
• Inspects all receivables upon delivery and prior to storing in warehouse.
• Accurately updates inventory totals and assists with inventory control.
• Consistently ensures all products leaving warehouse are within code.
• Separates and inspects damaged goods from inventory to either be salvaged or removed.
• Company vehicles - assists with route deliveries as necessary; adhering to designated routes, delivery schedules, and delivery policies & procedures.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience working in a production or packaging facility, or with filling, labeling, and crowing equipment.
• Works well independently and cooperatively with others.
• Strong communication skills spanning all levels within the organization.
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment repairs and troubleshooting.
• Must maintain a valid California driver’s license and be insurable on the Company’s automobile insurance policy.
• Ability to follow directions, read maps, and ask for assistance when necessary.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate for seasonal production demands.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Physical Demands:Employee typically shares workstation with others in similar positions.Time spent conducting sedentary work is less than 25%.Requires walking, standing, and/or driving for more than 75% of the workday.Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Karl Strauss participates in E-Verify. Notice of E-Verify Participation or Right to Work Notice.