Warehouse Driver - 2nd Shift

Founders Brewing Co; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Floating holidays

Job summary

Founders Brewing Co. is hiring a Warehouse Driver for the 2nd shift in Grand Rapids, MI. You will transport and deliver products between the main brewery and offsite warehouse, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.

Candidate should have a CDL-A, forklift experience, SAP familiarity, and be a team player with a good safety record. Competitive hourly wages and benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL-A license required.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Handheld scanner experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Must be an enthusiastic team player.
• Good safety record required.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor/trailer to destination and unload when needed.
• Inspect truck and maintain logs per regulations.
• Operate forklift and hand truck to move materials.
• Monitor SAP and WMS for inventory transfer requests.
• Backfill duties of Shipping/Receiving Clerk as needed.

Skills

CDL-A License

Team player

Safety minded

SAP experience

Handheld scanner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Handheld scanner

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

Position:Warehouse Driver - 2nd Shift

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id:1144

# of Openings:1

SUMMARY

Drives tractor/trailer combination to transport and deliver products and materials between the main brewery and offsite warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drives truck to destination. Complies with all safe operating instructions.
• Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and fills out report indicating truck condition
• Reports anything that does not pass inspection or is a safety hazard to shift lead, management, and maintenance.
• Maintains driver log according to regulations
• Operates forklift or uses hand truck to move, unload, load, stack or unstack materials or product. Complies with all safe operating instructions.
• Assists in loading and unloading trailers
• Uses WMS handheld and/or Obeer to transfer beer and other materials to/from the brewery.
• Monitors SAP and WMS systems for inventory transfer requests
• Ensures all departments have necessary materials that have been requested from warehouse to brewery or brewery to warehouse. Communicates with other departments regarding material requests if necessary.
• Maintains method of inventory rotation (first IN/first OUT).
• Cleans/sweeps tractor cab interior and trailer floor as needed
• Performs cleaning duties in relation to Good Brewery Practices (GBP) and the warehouse Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
• Will periodically be asked to backfill other duties of Shipping and Receiving Clerk

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.

• Class CDL-A License is required.
• Shipping and Receiving experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Must be an enthusiastic team player.
• Experience using an inventory software system such as SAP is a plus.
• Experience using a hand held scanner is a plus.
• Must have a good 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.
• 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 Range
• 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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