Warehouse Operator

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to support day-to-day warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and general organization.

This hands-on role ensures materials and finished goods are available, accurate, and ready for brewing, packaging, and distribution. You will receive, inspect, store materials, pick and prepare items for packaging, maintain clean areas, perform FIFO, and assist with data entry and cycle counts.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate forklifts or willingness to be certified.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and properly store incoming materials and finished goods
• Pick, stage, and prepare materials and product for packaging, production, and shipment
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse areas
• Assist with proper inventory rotation (FIFO)
• Assist with inventory tracking, data entry, and reconciliation
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventories
• Report inventory discrepancies or damage to the Warehouse Manager
• Help maintain accurate warehouse records and documentation
• Prepare shipments and assist with loading and unloading trucks
• Coordinate paperwork for inbound and outbound shipments
• Communicate shipping or receiving issues to the Warehouse Manager
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or maintenance needs
• Work closely with warehouse, packaging, and production teams
• Support special projects, reorganization efforts, and process improvements as assigned

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Documentation

Forklift operation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.
Reports to: Warehouse Manager/Director of Operations/Head Brewer
Department: Brewery Operations

Position Overview

The Warehouse Coordinator supports day-to-day warehouse operations by assisting with inventory control, material movement, shipping and receiving, and general warehouse organization. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, helping ensure materials and finished goods are available, accurate, and ready to support brewing, packaging, and distribution needs.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Receive, inspect, and properly store incoming materials and finished goods
• Pick, stage, and prepare materials and product for packaging, production, and shipment
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse areas
• Assist with proper inventory rotation (FIFO)

Inventory & Documentation

• Assist with inventory tracking, data entry, and reconciliation
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventories
• Report inventory discrepancies or damage to the Warehouse Manager
• Help maintain accurate warehouse records and documentation

Shipping & Receiving Support

• Prepare shipments and assist with loading and unloading trucks
• Coordinate paperwork for inbound and outbound shipments
• Communicate shipping or receiving issues to the Warehouse Manager

Safety & Equipment

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or maintenance needs

Team Support

• Work closely with warehouse, packaging, and production teams
• Support special projects, reorganization efforts, and process improvements as assigned

Qualifications

• Required
• 1–3 years warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience
• Ability to operate forklifts or willingness to be certified
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Preferred
• Brewery, beverage, or food manufacturing experience
• Experience with inventory or ERP systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, stand for extended periods, and work in varying temperature environments.

Work Schedule

Full-time position. Schedule may vary to support production and shipping schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience