WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 1 - 1st Shift

RPMGlobal; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River, NC, is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 to support production by receiving trucks, loading outbound shipments, building partial pallets and maintaining accurate counts using the WMS.

This role emphasizes safe forklift operation, FIFO discipline, and cross-functional teamwork with Packaging, Quality, Brewing, and Supply Chain. 1st shift runs 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; strong attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse machinery.
• Familiar with FIFO and cycle counts.
• Ability to work 1st shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Receive and load trucks, put away beer, and build partial pallets.
• Use WMS and related systems for inventory and shipment processing.
• Perform forklift inspections and safety checks.
• Coordinate with Packaging, Quality, Brewing, and Supply Chain teams.

Skills

Forklift certification

Inventory management

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Yard Manager

Phoenix WMS

BOLs

ASNs

Job description

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. For starters, we’re offering $16.74 to $25.86 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location.
But base pay is just the beginning.

• 10% company match on 401(k) contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Ongoing trainings (safety at work)
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Preventative care
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Onsite medical clinic
• Mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave
• Generous paid time off

Please note: We are accepting applications for 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

• 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 Ladings (BOLs), Advance 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 Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve inventory accuracy KPI’s.
• Works cross-functionally across departments as needed, including but not limited to: Packaging – to stage material, move material, support keg line, Quality – performing visual quality checks on inbound material loads, and dispositioning raw material and finished good holds. Brewing – to receive and organize raw materials (Mills River only). Brewery Support – for housekeeping and recycle programs. Supply Chain – to manage raw material inventory, order fulfillment and partial pallet orders.
• Contributes to mobile equipment safety program. Conducts thorough forklift inspections, escalates safety concerns, interacts with Mobile Equipment Specialists to troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment issues, reports property damage and demonstrates ownership until the problem is resolved.

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=2341

Thisposition will remain open until filled;online applications will be reviewed weekly

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer