WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 1 - 3rd Shift

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 23,061 - 35,624; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid time off

Safety trainings

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 in Mills River, NC. The role supports production by receiving, unloading, stocking, and preparing shipments with a focus on accurate inventory and FIFO.

The position offers shift opportunities, a 10% 401(k) match, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and on-site clinic, plus ongoing training and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Powered industrial truck experience in production/warehouse settings.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet handling equipment.
• Familiarity with WMS and inventory control processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine warehouse duties: beer put-away, receiving, outbound loading, pallet building and staging.
• Uses Yard Manager, Phoenix WMS, BOMs and related systems to support daily operations.
• Operates forklifts, Bomber/Tygard tools, pallet wrapper, and related equipment safely.
• Maintains safe work practices and accurate inventory, prioritizing FIFO.
• Collaborates with Packaging, Quality, Brewing, and Supply Chain as needed.
• Supports mobile equipment safety program and forklift inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS familiarity

FIFO inventory

Cycle counting

Team player

Safety compliance

Yard goat certification

Tools

Pallet jack

BOMs knowledge

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Warehouse Operator 1 is a critical contributor to the production processes throughout the Brewery. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Operator 1 is trained and able to perform all duties of the warehouse, including but not limited to: receiving trucks, loading trucks, providing production support, building partial pallets utilizing the Bomber/Tygard, conducting inventory counts, utilizing scanners and understanding the WMS system. In addition to these duties, Warehouse Operators are expected to utilize inventory best practices such as accurate inventory creation, accurate inventory moves, timely cycle counts and adjustments, and prioritization of FIFO during shipping.

What’s In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. We’re offering $16.74 to $25.86 hourly compensation for this role, with individual offers based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographical location. Base pay is just the beginning. We support your future through a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, learning and development opportunities, and a focus on safety with ongoing trainings, state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and preventative care. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; an onsite medical clinic; mental health and well‑being benefits; paid sick leave; and generous paid time off.

Please note: We are accepting applications for 3rd shift (10:00 pm‑6:30 am Sun‑Thu) plus 15% shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine work for the warehouse such as beer put‑away, material receiving, loading outbound shipments, building partial pallets, and packaging material staging.
• Utilizes warehouse programs, systems and tools used for daily operations including Yard Manager, Production Switchboard, Phoenix WMS, production schedules, Point of Sales (POS) warehouse (Mills River only), Bill of Lading (BOLs), Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASNs) and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Certified and proficient in operations of department forklifts, layer forming tools (tyguard/bomber), pallet wrapper, print and apply stations, squeeze clamp tool, pallet flipper, and forklift battery exchange.
• Demonstrates safe work practices.
• Adjusts material and finished goods inventory, manages FIFO warehousing best practices, and conducts cycle counts using WMS to improve inventory accuracy KPIs.
• Works cross‑functionally across departments as needed, including Packaging, Quality, Brewing, Brewery Support, and Supply Chain.
• Contributes to the mobile equipment safety program: conducts thorough forklift inspections, escalates safety concerns, troubleshoots with mobile equipment specialists, reports property damage, and demonstrates ownership until resolution.

Please Apply if You Have

• 1 year powered industrial truck experience within a production, warehouse, or shipping operation preferred.
• Experience with commercial tractor‑trailer combination vehicles and the ability to maneuver, park, and back equipment safely in and out of loading/receiving docks preferred.
• Ability to safely operate a powered industrial truck with a single‑double attachment.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced team environment and interface with various individuals who may or may not work for SNBC.
• Must be an excellent team player with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn and master the Warehouse Management System (WMS) used for inventory control of goods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as math, reasoning, and space management skills are a must.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment while paying close attention to the details of operations and processes.
• Forklift certification within 30 days required.
• Yard goat certification within 1 year required.

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; selected candidates must pass a pre‑employment, post‑offer background check.

This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.