WEIGH STATION SPECIALIST – 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 15%

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River, NC seeks a Weigh Station Specialist for a 3rd shift role. You will monitor arrivals/departures, verify shipments, and support yard operations using WMS and forklifts.

You’ll work across Packaging, Quality, Brewing, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate inventory, safe operations, and efficient loading processes. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years powered industrial truck experience within a production, warehouse, shipping/receiving operation preferred.
• 1 year security/customer service-related experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrance and departure of vendors, contractors, visitors, and delivery vehicles; guard against theft and ensure proper delivery of products.
• Operate warehousing machinery and equipment (forklifts, Bomber/TyGuard, pallet wrappers, etc.).
• Assist Logistics in Mills River and Chico by email/phone to share bills of lading, trailer counts, and ship dates.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve errors in warehouse systems (WMS, inventory, BOLs/ASNs).
• Coordinate cross-functionally across Packaging, Quality, Brewing, and Supply Chain to support inventory and material flow.

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS system

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Shipping/Receiving

Customer service

Communication

Tools

WMS software

Bomber/TyGuard

Lantech Pallet Wrappers

Print and Apply stations

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.

Please note: We are accepting applications 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:30am) plus 15% shift differential
Get to Know This Role
The Weigh Station Specialist is a critical contributor to the production processes throughout the Brewery. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this role is part of a rotational staffing plan where this individual will be fully proficient in all duties of the warehouse and Weigh Station, including but not limited to: monitor the entrance and departure of contractors, vendors, visitors, and delivery vehicles to guard against theft and ensure proper delivery of products. Additionally, verifying shipments and conducting regular yard checks to maintain product integrity ensures all product is shipped in the correct manner to the correct destination and provide documentation as needed to support Sierra Nevada logistics and accounting teams, 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, a Weigh Station Specialist is 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. 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

• Monitor entrance and departure of vendors, contractors, visitors, and delivery vehicles including the movement of product in and out of the building to guard against theft and to ensure proper delivery of products also monitoring truck yard, conduct regular yard checks, issue temporary visitor and contractor badges to appropriate personnel
• Fully proficient in all shipping, receiving, put away, partial pallet building including report building procedures, production support, WMS functions and advanced abilities to operate warehousing machinery and equipment including forklifts, Bomber/TyGuard, Lantech/Pallet Wrappers, Print and Apply stations, Pallet Flipper, and Squeeze clamping tool.
• Assist Logistics in Mills River and Chico by email and telephone to share information such as bills of lading, trailer count, expected ship dates, missing paperwork, and other issues that may arise and promote a quality guest experience by engaging with truck drivers, contractors, and visitors in a professional manner as a positive brand ambassador and ensure a quality experience.
• Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves errors that occur in warehouse systems (WMS, Inventory, Yard Manager, Production Switchboard, Bill of Ladings (BOLs), Advance Shipment Notifications (ASNs) and Bill of materials (BOMs).
• Proactively 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. – support Point of Sales (POS Warehouse. Communicates and facilitates cross-functionally with other departments to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement effort
• Routinely makes operational decisions and works autonomously or without the need for supervisory intervention. Analyzes warehouse and truck yard storage needs, planning inventory moves, and maximizing storage capacities.
• Demonstrates commitment to a safety culture through safety performance, involvement in department safety inspections, incident reviews/investigations and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• 2 years Powered industrial truck experience within a production, warehouse, shipping/receiving operation preferred and
• 1 year Security/customer service-related experience preferred and
• 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
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with both members of the public and the Sierra Nevada organization
• Ability to communicate effectively and calmly in a variety of different situations to include stressful circumstances
• Proficiency with standard computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear and concise writing ability
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to react quickly and appropriately in any situation
• Multitasking and organizational skills
• Commercial Driver’s License preferred
• Yard Goat certified preferred

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

• Candidate must be able to work 3rd shift

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

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer