Warehouse Technician (1st shift)

Rhinegeist Brewery; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Match Offered

Paid Time Off - 17 days

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Beer and Merchandise allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Warehouse Technician to manage internal movements from raw materials to finished goods. You will prioritize safety and operate within a FIFO workflow to ensure accurate, timely shipments and inventory control.

This full-time role requires forklift capability, ability to lift 55 lbs, and strong organizational skills. You will collaborate with a team on daily tasks and contribute to a clean, efficient warehouse supporting production and

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred; prior material handling experience helpful.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items and work with safety protocols.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal movements between locations and within the site.
• Operate with FIFO to organize cold boxes and shipments.
• Build outgoing shipments for transfers, distributors, and taproom orders.
• Load/unload distributor orders and track pallets and items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
• Assist in inventory tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Team player

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Safety oriented

Job description

Warehouse Technician

Reports to

Warehouse Manager

Type

Full-time with benefits

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Shift

1st Shift (M-F 5:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Company Overview

Rhinegeist Brewery is a regional craft brewery based in the historic Over-The-Rhine in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. We have built a strong and dedicated team of employees that believe in the power of beer to bring people together, create fantastic ideas, and build a community. Our unique group of employees believes that it is our responsibility to make inspiring beverages and cultivate memorable experiences. We strive to find high-quality, creative solutions with a fierce spirit of independence as we grow. At Rhinegeist, we welcome all people and thrive on a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

Warehouse Technicians are responsible for all of the internal movements between locations and inside their respective sites. They need to understand their surroundings and functionality of the brewery from all aspects of raw products to finished goods and be able to move those products effectively and efficiently with safety being the utmost priority to the workflow.

Essential Functions

• Cold box movement and organization. “First In, First Out (FIFO)” is of the utmost importance.
• Build Outgoing shipments for Internal Transfers, Distributors and Taproom orders. (Tracking Dates, “FIFO” for all brands and turning in completed invoices daily)
• Loading and Unloading of Distributor orders and tracking every item/pallet for the entirety of the order.
• Track incoming keg shells and pallets from distributors.
• Clean/Organize Warehouse through Whiteboard and general cleanliness needs.
• Scratch and Dent/Sales Sample shelves cleaned along with all cold boxes.
• Pallet and Dunnage retrieval daily.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to complete Forklift certification, prior experience preferred
• Able to lift 20 lbs, 55lbs and 165lbs(occasionally 4 to 6 inches high)
• Team and detailed oriented
• Work on task independently and proactive in seeking out other important task
• Good organizational skills
• Dedication to safety

Even if you don’t check every single box in this job description, we encourage you to apply—your unique background might be exactly what our team needs. Additionally, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Benefits At Rhinegeist

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 17 days of PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability/Additional Life Insurance
• Dependent Care – Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Match Offered
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Breakroom Snacks
• Beer and Merchandise allowance