Forklift Operator

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. By prioritizing safety and quality for our team, customers and partners, we put Safety and Quality First. We value Customer Focus by treating our customers’ needs as our own and deliver on our commitments together. We promote a culture of One Team by valuing and supporting each other to create shared success. We Take Pride in our work and the products we produce. We believe Clear Communication is essential for effective teamwork.

Job Summary

City Brewery in La Crosse, WI, has immediate opportunities for forklift operators in our warehouse department. This position is responsible for warehouse operations, shipping, receiving and driving a forklift to move product within a warehouse, receiving pallets of full product from packaging lines and loading a semi-trailer. You will also ensure accurate information is updated in the warehouse management system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Load and unload pallets of full goods onto semi-trailers using a sit-down forklift.

Utilizing a hand-held scanner to ensure the correct product is received and/or loaded.

Shipping out customer orders, dunnage, pallets, etc. and ensuring proper documentation with each load.

Entering pallets of product into the warehouse management system.

Checking completed pallets of product for accuracy; adding & subtracting any additional pallets and/or cases as needed/

Manage inventory movements through the warehouse management system.

Properly receiving all breakage by ensuring accurate documentation.

Responsible for conducting a daily pre and post-shift inspection of assigned forklift to ensure safe operation and proper maintenance of the equipment.

Maintain a safe/clean work environment.

Comply with all PPE requirements.

Apply safe work standards in all tasks including EHS, GMP, HACCP and other regulations required by City Brewing Company.

Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 1 year of forklift experience required.

High school diploma, GED or HSED or relevant work experience required.

Must be 18 years old.

Highly motivated, self-directed individual that is able to work autonomously in a fast-paced, often loud manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teammates of varying skills and backgrounds.

Effective analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screening, functional capacity exam and background check.

Benefits/Compensation

City Brewery provides an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, vision & dental insurance.

Company paid short-term & long-term disability insurance.

Company provided life insurance.

Optional accident, cancer & critical insurance.

Up to a 9% 401K contribution.

PTO/Sick leave and vacation.

Competitive wages

12 Paid Holidays

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Full-time