WAREHOUSE OPERATOR – 2nd Shift

Current Openings; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a Warehouse Operator 1 to support production through receiving, loading, pallet building, and inventory control. The role requires safe operation of forklifts, adherence to FIFO, and using WMS systems to maintain accuracy.

Cross-functional collaboration across packaging, quality, and brewing is essential to ensure smooth operations. The position offers on-site work on 2nd shift (1 PM – 9:30 PM) with a 7% shift differential.

Qualifications

• 1 year powered industrial truck experience preferred.
• Experience with commercial tractor-trailer combination vehicles preferred.
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck with single–double attachment.
• Must work in a fast-paced team environment and interface with various individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine warehouse tasks: beer put away, receiving, loading shipments, pallets, material staging.
• Use warehouse systems and tools (Yard Manager, Phoenix WMS, BOMs, ASNs, BOLs) for daily ops.
• Operate forklifts and related equipment safely; conduct inspections and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain safety practices and FIFO inventory controls; perform cycle counts.
• Collaborate across Packaging, Quality, Brewing, and Supply Chain as needed.
• Support Safe Quality Food (SQF) program and related GMP training where applicable.

Skills

Powered industrial truck

Forklift operation

Team player

Strong communication

Inventory control

Math skills

Tools

Yard Manager

Phoenix WMS

Production Switchboard

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.

Please note: We are accepting applications 2nd shift (1 PM – 9:30 PM) plus 7% shift differential
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. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• 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, 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.
• (Chico, CA requirement only) This role is responsible for production and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) System as defined in the SQF Code. There will be Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety and Food Security Training as required by Local, State, Federal and SNBC policies. All duties will be completed in a manner that is consistent with all aspects of Company Safety Rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF). Employees shall report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• 1 year Powered industrial truck experience within a production, warehouse, shipping operation preferred

• Experience with commercial tractor-trailer combination vehicles and the ability to maneuver, park and back equipment safely in and out of the 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 also work independently

• Ability to learn and master the Warehouse Management System (WMS) used for inventory control of goods

• Strong verbal & written communication skills as well as math, reasoning & space management skills are a must

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in our fast-paced environment while paying close attention to the details of our areas of operation and processes

• Forklift Certification within 30 Days required

• Yard goat certified within 1 Year preferred
  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

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

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer